Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 603: An Act relative to enhancing civic education in Massachusetts public schools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 603 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to enhancing civic education in Massachusetts public schools. Primary sponsor: Tara Hong (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Tara T. Hong, Colleen M. Garry and Samantha Montaño relative to civic education in public schools. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Hong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education