Massachusetts H5305: An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment

Sponsors

• Mike Connolly (D, 26th Middlesex)
• Steven Ultrino (D, 33rd Middlesex)
• Tram Nguyen (D, 18th Essex)
• Ryan Hamilton (D)
• Rodney Elliott (D)
• Sean Reid (D)
• William MacGregor (D, 10th Suffolk)
• Dawne Shand (D)
• Jennifer Armini (D)
• Thomas Moakley (D)
• Patricia Duffy (D, 5th Hampden)
• Natalie Higgins (D, 4th Worcester)

Latest actions

1. March 25, 2026: Published as amended, see H5316
2. March 25, 2026: Amendment 14 adopted, as changed - 136 YEAS to 18 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 149)
3. March 25, 2026: Amendment 5 adopted, as changed - 155 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 148)
4. March 25, 2026: Amendment 10 adopted, as changed - 130 YEAS to 25 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 147)
5. March 25, 2026: Amendment 13 adopted, as changed - 151 YEAS to 3 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 146)
6. March 25, 2026: Amendment 7 rejected
7. March 25, 2026: Amendment 2 rejected
8. March 25, 2026: Amendment 6 rejected
9. March 25, 2026: Read third
10. March 25, 2026: Rules suspended

Votes

• Passed to be engrossed (March 25, 2026): 134 yea, 21 nay, passed
• Amendment 5 adopted, as changed (March 25, 2026): 155 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Amendment 14 adopted, as changed (March 25, 2026): 136 yea, 18 nay, passed
• Amendment 13 adopted, as changed (March 25, 2026): 151 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Amendment 10 adopted, as changed (March 25, 2026): 130 yea, 25 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H5305?

H5305 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment.

What is the status of H5305?

In committee as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Published as amended, see H5316 (March 25, 2026).

Who sponsored H5305?

Mike Connolly (D, 26th Middlesex), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H5305?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5305