HB 1586 — allowing the commissioner of the department of education to withhold funds from public schools if such schools are not providing special education services in compliance with state law.
Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 8
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Summary
allowing the commissioner of the department of education to withhold funds from public schools if such schools are not providing special education services in compliance with state law.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 8
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Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 5 P. 4
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Executive Session: 01/15/2026 10:15 am GP 232
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Public Hearing: 01/15/2026 10:15 am GP 232
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding HJ 1 P. 27
Sponsors
- Victoria Sullivan · Cosponsor
- Kristin Noble · Primary
- Lisa Freeman · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 412 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Kristin Noble Republican
Co-sponsors (2)
- Victoria Sullivan Republican
- Lisa Freeman Republican
Not signed on (412)
412 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 412 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1586 do?
- allowing the commissioner of the department of education to withhold funds from public schools if such schools are not providing special education services in compliance with state law.
- Who sponsors HB 1586?
- HB 1586 is sponsored by Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Kristin Noble (Republican), and Lisa Freeman (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 1586?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 1586?
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