MA H 686

in committee

An Act incentivizing the awarding of industry-recognized credentials

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

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Did MA H 686 pass?

Not yet. MA H 686 is in committee as of 2025-12-18 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-12-18): Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

What is MA H 686 about?

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 686) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to industry-recognized certification awards paid by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.

Who sponsors MA H 686?

Jeffrey N. Roy is the primary sponsor of MA H 686.

Description

Introduced: —
Latest action: 2025-12-18 — Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

Committees

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Action timeline

2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Education
referral-committee
2025-02-27
Senate concurred
2025-05-23
Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
2025-09-02
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025
2025-12-18
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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Votes

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Related bills

Replaces: HD 2868

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H686

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