An Act recognizing film production in Massachusetts
This bill requires motion pictures filmed in Massachusetts to include a specific credit and logo in their opening or closing titles. The credit must state "Proudly Made in Massachusetts" and display a logo approved by the Massachusetts film office and commissioner. It directly affects film productions shot within the state, mandating this standardized acknowledgment as a condition of their credits. The policy change is procedural, focusing solely on visible recognition of filming location without altering tax incentives or production requirements.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul McMurtry
DDemocratic
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