Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 605: Resolve providing for a special commission to examine anti-slavery education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 605 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolve providing for a special commission to examine anti-slavery education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 11, 2025): Discharged to the committee on House Rules.
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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 Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 605) of Vanna Howard and Samantha Montaño for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine anti-slavery education in schools. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Discharged to the committee on House Rules
- Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education