Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 748: An Act to promote healthy culture and climate within schools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 748 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to promote healthy culture and climate within schools. Primary sponsor: Tom Walsh (Democratic). It lists 2 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 Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 748) of Thomas P. Walsh and Paul McMurtry that school administrators consider alternatives to suspension or expulsion of certain students. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Essex |
| Mary Keefe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Worcester |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Accompanied by H705
- Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education