Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 644: An Act updating the administration of medications in schools statute to include epilepsy
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 644 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act updating the administration of medications in schools statute to include epilepsy. Primary sponsor: Joe McKenna (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 23, 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 McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 644) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to the administration of epilepsy medication in a school setting. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McKenna | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Donnie Berthiaume | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th 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 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education