Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 672: An Act relative to suicide prevention in schools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 672 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to suicide prevention in schools. Primary sponsor: Ted Philips (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 2, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4563.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 672) of Edward R. Philips that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to offer two hours of evidence based in-service suicide awareness and prevention training once every other year to certain employees. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Philips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Norfolk |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4563
- Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education