Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 996: An Act relative to helium balloons
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 996 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to helium balloons. Primary sponsor: Hadley Luddy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (August 11, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee as changed 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 Luddy of Orleans, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 996) of Hadley Luddy relative to the sale, distribution and release of balloons. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Luddy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th 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 as changed and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources