Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5020: An Act relative to ensuring emergency preparedness and responsible deployment of the Massachusetts National Guard
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5020 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on August 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to ensuring emergency preparedness and responsible deployment of the Massachusetts National Guard. Primary sponsor: Carmine Gentile (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 11, 2025): Referred to the committee on House Rules.
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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 and James K. Hawkins relative to emergency preparedness and responsible deployment of the Massachusetts National Guard. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine Gentile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Michelle DuBois | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Plymouth |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Field | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Bristol |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Robyn Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Adrian Madaro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Suffolk |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Greg Schwartz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Middlesex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to the committee on House Rules