Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 604: An Act concerning Asian Pacific Islander Desi American history education
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 604 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act concerning Asian Pacific Islander Desi American history education. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 17, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Howard of Lowell and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 604) of Vanna Howard and Sean Garballey for legislation to include Asian Pacific Islander Desi American history education in school curriculum. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education