HB 1402 (2026): relative to credentials for the position of superintendent of schools.
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HB 1402 (2026)
relative to credentials for the position of superintendent of schools.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Education Policy and Administration
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Education Policy and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2026, with 22 people signed in online: 19 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 22, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0185h), by a vote of 9–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HB1402 on Table” on a division vote 184–150, on a motion by Rep. Kristin Noble. The bill died on the table when the session ended on August 19, 2026, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hope Damon (D - Sull 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Tracy Bricchi (D - Merr 15)
- Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 6)
- Rep. Sallie Fellows (D - Graf 8)
- Rep. Toni Weinstein (D - Rock 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- January 22, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- March 5, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Lay HB1402 on Table — yeas 184, nays 150, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration
- January 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 02:00 pm GP 232
- January 22, 2026: Executive Session: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- February 18, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC)
- February 24, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0185h
- March 5, 2026: Lay HB1402 on Table (Rep. Noble): MA DV 184-150 03/05/2026
- August 19, 2026: Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1452-FN (2024): relative to credentials for the position of superintendent of schools and school business officer.