Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 858: An Act providing disclosure of political phone calls
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 858 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing disclosure of political phone calls. Primary sponsor: Jamie Murphy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (September 2, 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 Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 858) of James M. Murphy relative to providing disclosure of political phone calls and further regulating push polling, so-called. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Murphy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th 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
- Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws