Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 882: An Act updating political terminology
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 882 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act updating political terminology. Primary sponsor: Susannah Whipps (Independent). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 882) of Susannah M. Whipps relative to political designations and terminology. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Whipps | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)
- 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