Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H2669: An Act expanding hoisting examination opportunities for foreign language speakers
Status: Failed, April 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Chapter 146 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 official edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end of section 65 the following new language: The division of occupational licensure shall make both written and practical examinations available in the languages of English, Portuguese, Spanish and any other languages deemed appropriate by the division, to hoisting machinery applicants licensed under section 53A (g) if the criteria for licensure established by the commissioner of the division of occupational licensure pursuant to section fifty-three are met by the applicant.
Sponsors
- Rita Mendes (D) · primary sponsor
- Christopher Markey (D)
- James Arciero (D, 2nd Middlesex)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing rescheduled to 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:20 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing rescheduled to 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is H2669?
- H2669 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act expanding hoisting examination opportunities for foreign language speakers.
- What is the status of H2669?
- Failed as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) (April 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored H2669?
- Rita Mendes (D), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H2669?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2669
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