Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 736: An Act to establish de-escalation training in student transportation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 736 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to establish de-escalation training in student transportation. Primary sponsor: Andy Vargas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): 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 Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 736) of Andres X. Vargas relative to providing for de-escalation tactics and techniques approved by the Commissioner of Education for school bus operators. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Vargas | Primary 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 12/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education