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MA H 202

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An Act to close the achievement gap by addressing disparities in children's vision

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 202 pass?

Not yet. MA H 202 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-12): Accompanied a new draft, see H5089

What is MA H 202 about?

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 202) of Christine P. Barber, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a children’s vision and eye health advisory council. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Description

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 202) of Christine P. Barber, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a children’s vision and eye health advisory council. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-12 — Accompanied a new draft, see H5089
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Christine P. Barbercosponsor
  • Sean Garballeycosponsor
  • Paul J. Donatocosponsor
  • Carmine Lawrence Gentilecosponsor
  • Natalie M. Higginscosponsor
  • Vanna Howardcosponsor
  • Patrick Joseph Kearneycosponsor
  • Mary S. Keefecosponsor
  • Jason M. Lewiscosponsor
  • Danillo A. Senacosponsor
  • Bruce E. Tarrcosponsor
  • Bud L. Williamscosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-12

    Accompanied a new draft, see H5089

  2. 2025-11-07

    Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H202

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