Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 4443: An Act establishing LGBTQIA+ parent advisory councils in the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 4443 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing LGBTQIA+ parent advisory councils in the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Carmine Gentile (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2025): Senate concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Liz Miranda and Samantha Montaño for legislation to establish LGBTQIA+ parent advisory councils in public schools. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine Gentile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on House Rules, reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Education