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MA H 3980

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An Act establishing LGBTQIA+ parent advisory councils in the Commonwealth

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

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Did MA H 3980 pass?

Not yet. MA H 3980 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-09): Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

What is MA H 3980 about?

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Liz Miranda and Samantha Montaño for legislation to establish LGBTQIA+ parent advisory councils in public schools. Education.

Who sponsors MA H 3980?

Carmine Lawrence Gentile is the primary sponsor of MA H 3980, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Liz Miranda and Samantha Montaño for legislation to establish LGBTQIA+ parent advisory councils in public schools. Education.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-09 — Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Carmine Lawrence Gentileprimary
  • Liz Mirandacosponsor
  • James B. Eldridgecosponsor
  • Vanna Howardcosponsor
  • Patricia D. Jehlencosponsor
  • Patrick Joseph Kearneycosponsor
  • Samantha Montañocosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-09

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  2. 2025-10-29

    Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  3. 2025-03-31

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-03-24

    Referred to the committee on House Rules, reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Education

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3980

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