Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 418: An Act to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 418 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities. Primary sponsor: Patrick O'Connor (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 24, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 418) of Patrick M. O'Connor, John J. Marsi, Hannah Kane, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Mark Sylvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Bristol |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 12/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education