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H 4297

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 12, 2026.

An Act relative to the Lowell Mason Act to mandate a percentage of Chapter 70 funds for Arts Education Programs.

Bill ID MA-194-H-4297
Session 194
Status in_committee
Committee House Ways and Means
House in_committee 2026-01-12
Education
Summary

SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 70 the following new chapter:- Chapter 70C "Lowell Mason Arts Education Equity Act ..."

Sponsor
McMurtry, Paul
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-03-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-12 Status in_committee
2026-01-12 Latest Action Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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