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HD 1075

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

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

Designate UMass Boston's student center as the George V. Kenneally, Jr. Student Center; the chancellor must erect and maintain markers recognizing his public service.

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Bill Summary · HD 1075

Summary of House Bill HD 1075: An Act relative to the Honorable George V. Kenneally, Jr.

Overview

HD 1075 is a proposed Massachusetts act introduced in the 2025-2026 General Court. 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 designation would be implemented by the university through erected markers.

Purpose and Intent

  • Honor public service: The bill honors the Honorable George V. Kenneally, Jr. for his years of service and dedication to the people of Massachusetts.
  • Public naming: Establish a formal name for the UMass Boston student center to reflect this tribute.

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 UMass must erect and maintain suitable markers bearing the designation, in accordance with the university’s standards.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary: University of Massachusetts Boston and its campus community (students, faculty, staff, visitors).
  • Secondary: The Commonwealth, recognizing a named campus facility as part of state-supported higher education infrastructure.

Administrative and Fiscal Considerations

  • The bill assigns the designation to a campus building and requires signage/markers but does not specify funding or budget appropriations.
  • The responsibility to implement (designate, erect, and maintain markers) lies with the UMass Boston Chancellor, consistent with university autonomy over campus branding and leadership.

Background and Context

  • A similar proposal previously circulated in the prior session (House Bill 1269 of 2023-2024), indicating ongoing interest in commemorating George V. Kenneally, Jr. through a campus designation.
  • Sponsorship: Introduced by Representative Daniel J. Hunt (Boston), House Docket No. 1075, with the accompanying bill labeled as House Bill 1440 in the 2025 filing.

Timeline and Next Steps

  • Filed: January 14, 2025, in the 194th General Court (2025-2026).
  • Status: Not specified in the provided materials; as a proposed bill, it would move through committee review and potential floor votes in both chambers if advanced.
  • If enacted, the designation would become effective upon proper installation of markers by UMass Boston.

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

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