Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 731: An Act requiring accountability for inequities in suspension and expulsion or RAISE Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 731 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act requiring accountability for inequities in suspension and expulsion or RAISE Act. It lists 3 additional sponsors. 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 Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 731) of Steven Ultrino and Joan Meschino relative to statewide targets for addressing persistent disparities in student achievement, suspension and expulsion through data reporting. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Joan Meschino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Plymouth |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd 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
- 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