Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H2701: An Act to promote and protect safety in the Commonwealth
Status: Failed, April 23, 2026
Sponsors
- Michael Soter (R, 8th Worcester) · primary sponsor
- Ryan Fattman (R, Worcester and Hampden)
- Michael Chaisson (R)
- Donald Berthiaume (R)
- John Marsi (R, 6th Worcester)
- Paul Frost (R, 7th Worcester)
- John Gaskey (R)
- Steven Howitt (R, 4th Bristol)
- Kelly Dooner (R)
- Patrick Kearney (D, 4th Plymouth)
- David DeCoste (R, 5th Plymouth)
- Steven Xiarhos (R, 5th Barnstable)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- : 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 H2701?
- H2701 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to promote and protect safety in the Commonwealth.
- What is the status of H2701?
- Failed as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) (April 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored H2701?
- Michael Soter (R, 8th Worcester), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H2701?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2701
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