Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H740 — An Act relative to school mascot name changes

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill addresses changes to school mascot names.

The bill focuses on the process for changing school mascot names. It aims to establish guidelines and frameworks for schools considering a name change.

Summary

An Act relative to school mascot name changes

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The bill establishes a new requirement for school districts to hold public hearings before changing school branding that references certain identities.

  • Chapter 71

    Section 37S. (a) For the purposes of this section “school branding” shall mean any name, symbol or image used by a school as a mascot, nickname, logo, letterhead, team name, slogan, motto or other identifier. (b) Prior to any change in school branding where the current school branding references any person, group of persons, organization, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, the school committee for the school district that the school belongs to shall hold a hearing on the proposed school branding change. The hearing shall be open to the public and at least 1 representative of the group, organization or identity referenced in the school branding shall be in attendance at the hearing and shall be given the opportunity to speak on the proposed school branding change. (c) The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out this section.

    This adds a new section that requires public hearings for changes to school branding that references specific identities.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H740 do?
An Act relative to school mascot name changes
Who sponsors H740?
H740 is sponsored by Marcus S. Vaughn (Republican).
What is the current status of H740?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H740?
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