H4692
Resolutions rescinding previous Article V Convention applications
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Bill overview
This resolution seeks to formally rescind Massachusetts’ previous applications to call a convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution, sponsored by Representatives Peisch and Senator Creem, aims to reverse prior efforts to potentially amend the U.S. Constitution. It was adopted by the Massachusetts legislature in November 2025.
Key provisions
- The resolution rescinds all prior Article V Constitutional Convention applications.
- It was sponsored by Representatives Alice Hanlon Peisch and Senator Cynthia Stone Creem.
- The resolution was referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
- The resolution was adopted by a vote of 155 to 3 in the House and 34 to 4 in the Senate.
- It was accompanied by Senate Bill S2684.
- An amendment proposed by Senator Tarr was rejected.
- The resolution was reported favorably by the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- The U.S. Constitution
- Legislators in the Massachusetts General Court
Notable changes
- This action reverses previous attempts to convene a constitutional convention in Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
Alice Hanlon Peisch
Cosponsors
Alice Hanlon Peisch
Cynthia Stone Creem
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
Rebecca L. Rausch
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Resolution H.4692 194th (Current)
Resolutions rescinding previous Article V Convention applications
By Representative Peisch of Wellesley and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and Cynthia Stone Creem for the adoption of resolutions to rescind all prior Article V Constitutional Convention applications. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Presenters: Alice Hanlon Peisch , Cynthia Stone Creem
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Displaying 13 actions for Resolution H.4692
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules, reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/13/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:50 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Resolutions reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Resolutions adopted - 155 YEAS to 3 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 111 ) |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Senate Bills in the Third Reading |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Accompanied by S2684 |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Bills in the Third Reading report accepted |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Amendment #1 (Tarr) rejected -see Roll Call #105 (Yeas 5 to Nays 33) |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Adopted -see Roll Call #106 (Yeas 34 to Nays 4) |
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