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IntroducedJun 17, 2026
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Passed HouseJun 18, 2026
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Passed SenateJun 18, 2026
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Became LawJun 26, 2026
Massachusetts House Bill
An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy
Last Action See all actions
executive • Jun 26, 2026: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 113 of the Acts of 2026
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Summary
Comments on H 5511
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors
- Teacher Preparation and Student Literacyprimary


- Simon Cataldocosponsor
- Michael O. Moorecosponsor
- Patrick Joseph Kearneycosponsor
- Mary S. Keefecosponsor
- Bud L. Williamscosponsor
- Patricia A. Duffycosponsor
- Margaret R. Scarsdalecosponsor
- Andres X. Vargascosponsor
- Justin Thurbercosponsor
Votes
YES: 39
- Barrett, Michael J.
- Gómez, Adam
- Brady, Michael D.
- Howard, Vanna
- Brownsberger, William N.
- Jehlen, Patricia D.
- Collins, Nick
- Keenan, John F.
- Comerford, Joanne M.
- Kennedy, Robyn K.
- Creem, Cynthia Stone
- Lewis, Jason M.
- Crighton, Brendan P.
- Lovely, Joan B.
- Cronin, John J.
- Mark, Paul W.
- Cyr, Julian
- Miranda, Liz
- DiDomenico, Sal N.
- Montigny, Mark C.
- Dooner, Kelly A.
- Moore, Michael O.
- Driscoll, Jr., William J.
- O'Connor, Patrick M.
- Durant, Peter J.
- Oliveira, Jacob R.
- Edwards, Lydia
- Payano, Pavel
- Eldridge, James B.
- Rausch, Rebecca L.
- Fattman, Ryan C.
- Rodrigues, Michael J.
- Feeney, Paul R.
- Spilka, Karen E.
- Fernandes, Dylan A.
- Tarr, Bruce E.
- Finegold, Barry R.
- Velis, John C.
- Friedman, Cindy F.
NO: 0
ABSENT: 1
Actions
- Jun 26, 2026 | executive
- Signed by the Governor, Chapter 113 of the Acts of 2026
- Jun 18, 2026 | Senate
- Enacted -see Roll Call #195 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0)
- Laid before the Governor
- Jun 18, 2026 | House
- Enacted
- Jun 18, 2026 | Senate
- Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrence
- Jun 17, 2026 | House
- Reported from the committee of conference
- Reported on H4683
- Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on acceptance
- Rules suspended
- Committee of conference report accepted - 153 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 217 )
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