Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 627: An Act to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities
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Plain-language summary
HD 627 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities. Primary sponsor: Christine Barber (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Independent 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Barber | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Carlos González | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Hampden |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Mary Keefe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Worcester |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
| 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 |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.