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H 1440

An Act relative to the Honorable George V. Kenneally, Jr

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Hunt

Designates UMass Boston's student center as the George V. Kenneally, Jr. Student Center and requires the chancellor to install markers recognizing the honor.

Hearing scheduled for 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
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Bill Summary · H 1440

Summary: House Bill H.1440 — An Act relative to the Honorable George V. Kenneally, Jr.

Overview

H.1440 is a Massachusetts House bill introduced on February 27, 2025, sponsored by Rep. Daniel J. Hunt. The bill would designate the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) student center as the George V. Kenneally, Jr. Student Center, in recognition of his years of service to the Commonwealth. The act would also require the university chancellor to erect markers recognizing the designation in accordance with the university’s standards.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: The UMass Boston student center shall be designated and known as the George V. Kenneally, Jr. Student Center.
  • Section 2: The Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts shall erect and maintain suitable markers bearing the designation, in compliance with university standards.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary: University of Massachusetts Boston and its student center facilities.
  • Secondary: University administration (Chancellor and facilities/marking standards), students and staff who utilize the student center, and Commonwealth observers recognizing the honoree.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • Referred to the Committee: Higher Education (February 27, 2025).
  • Legislative Actions: Senate concurred (date listed as February 27, 2025); hearing scheduled for October 16, 2025.
  • Hearing: Planned for October 16, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, in hearing room A-2.
  • Related/Predecessor Matter: Similar matter previously filed in the 2023-2024 session (House No. 1269); HD 1075 is identified as a related filing that replaces this bill.
  • Status: Hearing scheduled; bill pending committee action after the hearing.

Context and Impact

  • Purpose: The bill honors former state official George V. Kenneally, Jr. by naming a prominent campus facility after him, serving as a lasting recognition of his service to the Commonwealth.
  • Practical Impact: No changes to campus governance or funding are implied. The primary action is ceremonial naming and associated signage/markers erected by the university.
  • Timing Considerations: The bill requires committee consideration and, if advanced, potential floor action following the hearing. The October 2025 hearing date indicates ongoing legislative review and potential amendments.

Notes

  • The bill text is concise, with only two sections centering the naming and markers.
  • The nomination process follows standard practice for naming university facilities via statute, with a local sponsor (Rep. Hunt) and committee review.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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