Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 915: An Act expanding access to trails for people of all abilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 915 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act expanding access to trails for people of all abilities. Primary sponsor: Michelle Ciccolo (Democratic). It lists 24 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 22, 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 Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 915) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to the access of trails and outdoor spaces. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Ciccolo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Christine Barber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Tackey Chan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Kate Donaghue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Worcester |
| Pat Duffy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Hampden |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Jack Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Middlesex |
| Tram Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Essex |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Priscila Sousa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Middlesex |
| Mark Sylvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Bristol |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
“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 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources