Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 699: An Act to strengthen 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 699 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to strengthen suicide prevention in schools. Primary sponsor: Dan Sena (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. 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 Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 699) of Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to strengthen suicide prevention in schools. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Sena | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| 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
- 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