Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 2596
An Act further defining a hate crime
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David F. DeCoste (Republican)
Cosponsors (3)
- John E. Nelson, Mass Coalition of Police
- Shauna O'Connell
- James B. Kenneally, Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2596) of John E. Nelson, Mass Coalition of Police and others for legislation to further define hate crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 23, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) - Sep 11, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 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 Public Safety and Homeland Security