Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 804: An Act relative to gender neutral language in elections law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 804 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to gender neutral language in elections law. Primary sponsor: Natalie M. Blais. It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 15, 2025): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 804) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to gender-neutral language in elections laws. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie M. Blais | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Tricia Farley-Bouvier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Berkshire |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Robyn Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th 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
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws