An Act banning legacy preferences in higher education

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1452) of Michael J. Moran relative to the consideration of familial relationships to graduates in applications to higher education institutions. Higher Education.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Aug 28, 2025 — Accompanied a new draft, see H4406
Session: 194th
Momentum: 28 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 417 days quiet

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