Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5417: An Act to relative to protecting access to applied behavior analysis services in schools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5417 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on December 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to relative to protecting access to applied behavior analysis services in schools. Primary sponsor: Jim O'Day (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day relative to access to applied behavior analysis services in schools. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim O'Day | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Worcester |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd 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
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Education
- Referred to the committee on House Rules