Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 710: An Act establishing mandatory school emergency response drills in the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 710 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing mandatory school emergency response drills in the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Priscila Sousa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 10, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 710) of Priscila S. Sousa relative to school emergency response drills in the Commonwealth. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priscila Sousa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Middlesex |
“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 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education