Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 425
An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
Cosponsors (6)
- Steven George Xiarhos (Republican)
- Antonio F. D. Cabral (Democratic)
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
- Carlos González (Democratic)
- Lisa Field (Democratic)
- John J. Marsi (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos and Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools. Education.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 29, 2025 · Senate
Accompanied a new draft, see S2866 - Sep 2, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Education