Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 2647: An Act strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families
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Plain-language summary
HD 2647 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families. Primary sponsor: Susannah Whipps (Independent). It lists 18 additional sponsors.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Independent 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Whipps | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Bill Galvin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Sally Kerans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.