Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 1725
An Act to ban the release of balloons
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Homar Gómez (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democratic)
- Jason M. Lewis (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1725) of Homar Gómez and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to ban the intentional release of balloons. The Judiciary.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 26, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) - Oct 20, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 - Jul 15, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Jul 15, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Jul 7, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary