Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 617: An Act establishing an educational mandate task force
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 617 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing an educational mandate task force. Primary sponsor: Hannah Kane (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 617) of Hannah Kane, Colleen M. Garry and Bradley H. Jones, Jr., for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts in the Commonwealth. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Kane | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th 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
- Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education