Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 997: An Act to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SD 997 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations. Primary sponsor: Adam Gómez (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): House concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 368) of Adam Gomez, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Gómez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden |
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education