Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 623: An Act relative to equipping public elementary and secondary schools with panic alarms or emergency mechanisms
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 623 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to equipping public elementary and secondary schools with panic alarms or emergency mechanisms. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 623) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Edward R. Philips and Marcus S. Vaughn relative to equipping public elementary and secondary schools with panic alarms or emergency mechanisms. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Ted Philips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Norfolk |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
“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 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education