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Recently active Massachusetts legislation

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  • H.5632 · Proposed state law · Filed July 31, 2026

    Refer H5632 to Senate Ways and Means for Review

    The bill H5632, An Act relative to school choice, moved from House Ways and Means and progressed through multiple readings before a third reading and engrossment.

    A committee is reviewing it In committee, step 2 of 5 updated August 4, 2026

  • H.5623 · Proposed state law · Filed July 30, 2026

    Require updated education standards for Class 2 licenses

    The bill H5623, introduced July 30, 2026, would update educational requirements for Class 2 motor vehicle licenses.

    A committee is reviewing it In committee, step 2 of 5 updated August 4, 2026

  • 2024 Question 2 · November 5, 2024

    Should passing the MCAS no longer be required for high school graduation?

    Voters approved it.

    • Yes removed passing the MCAS as a condition of a high school diploma. Students still have to complete coursework their district certifies as meeting state standards.

      57%

    • No would have kept passing the MCAS as a graduation requirement.

      39%