Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 625: An Act relative to corporal punishment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 625 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to corporal punishment. Primary sponsor: Mike Kushmerek (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (September 15, 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 Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 625) of Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation to prohibit corporal punishment of pupils at private educational institutions. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Kushmerek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
“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 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education