Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 734: An Act fulfilling the promise of education reform
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 734 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act fulfilling the promise of education reform. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 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 Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 734) of Andres X. Vargas, Manny Cruz and Paul McMurtry for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to be known as the promise commission to conduct an ongoing study of all matters concerning education in the 21st century. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Andy Vargas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Essex |
“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 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education