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MA HD 4404

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An Act relative to intentionally blocking or preventing access to a public roadway or highway while protesting with the express purpose of preventing passage of others

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

Quick answers

Did MA HD 4404 pass?

Not yet. MA HD 4404 is in committee as of 2025-05-22 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-05-22): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary

What is MA HD 4404 about?

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the penalties for protests intentionally blocking or preventing access to a public roadway or highway. The Judiciary.

Who sponsors MA HD 4404?

Colleen M. Garry is the primary sponsor of MA HD 4404.

Description

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the penalties for protests intentionally blocking or preventing access to a public roadway or highway. The Judiciary.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-05-22 — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary
Bill type
proposed bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Colleen M. Garryprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-03-24

    Referred to the committee on House Rules

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-05-22

    Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD4404

Attribution

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