Sign Up
Home › Massachusetts › Bills
Bills

Massachusetts Bills

Track legislation and stay informed about the bills that matter to you.

State Legislature US Congress
All 48,479 Active 11,221 In committee 4,246 Passed 35,461 Signed 1,737 Failed 19

Bill results

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 2706: An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors.

Senate, November 19, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 283) of Pavel M. Payano, Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the Senate for legislation to expand licensure opportunity for school counselors, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2706).
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands licensure opportunity for school counselors, directly enhancing K-12 educational support services and student access to counseling resources.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 2705: An Act allowing the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions

Senate, Novmber 19, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 188) of Michael J. Barrett and Pavel M. Payano for legislation to allow the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2705).
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly enables regulatory changes to advance greenhouse gas emission reductions, directly supporting clean energy transition and emission reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes regulatory changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, directly advancing environmental protection through plumbing/gas fitter regulations.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 2699: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Community Development and Small Businesses to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate documents relative to community development

Senate, November 6, 2025 -- The committee on Community Development and Small Businesses, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 182) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for community housing packages, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2699).
in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 19, 2025

H 4758: An Act supporting the economic growth of downtowns and small businesses

This bill, the MassMakers Act, creates a new one-stop online portal (MassMakers Portal) to help businesses handle state compliance and access resources. It requires state agencies to consider whether bidders are based in Massachusetts when purchasing goods or services, with agencies setting how much weight to give local businesses. The bill defines key terms like "MassMade business" (manufacturing or agriculture in MA) and "microbusiness" (25 or fewer employees) to clarify eligibility for support programs focused on downtown revitalization and small business growth.
in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 19, 2025

H 4757: An Act promoting housing opportunities and access

This bill requires cities and towns with less than 10% multi-family housing to designate at least 1.5% of their "calculable developable land" (land suitable for housing, excluding protected areas like wetlands and public parks) for multi-family zoning. It mandates that these zones allow apartment or condo developments at a minimum density of 20 units per acre without special approval. The bill also streamlines approval for "open space residential" projects and creates a commission to study income limits for affordable housing, with a 2026 deadline for towns to identify developable land. It affects all Massachusetts municipalities and aims to expand housing options by clarifying land use rules.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates multi-family zoning with 20 units/acre minimum density in low-density areas to increase housing supply and access, directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 2721: An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment

Senate, November 19, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 644) of Michael O. Moore, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2721).
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts rodenticides, reducing chemical pollution and protecting ecosystems per bill title/summary.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 19, 2025

H 4759: An Act relative to modernizing Chapter 40R

H 4759 modernizes Massachusetts' housing incentive program under Chapter 40R by creating new payment structures for cities and towns that adopt specific zoning districts. It establishes tiered payments based on projected new housing units (e.g., $20,000 for up to 20% growth, $1.2 million for 501%+ growth) for "smart growth" and "starter home" zoning districts, plus $6,000 per new unit for completed housing in those districts. The bill also requires the state department to analyze these payments against housing costs (using the Consumer Price Index) to ensure consistency. These changes apply to tax years beginning January 1, 2026, and directly affect municipalities with approved zoning districts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state payments ($20k-$1.2M) for cities adopting housing zones, directly funding public housing incentives through state budget allocations.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds municipalities with tiered payments based on new housing units in designated 'smart growth' and 'starter home' zones, directly incentivizing affordable housing development under Chapter 40R.95% confidence
introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 2749: Amendment S.2749

Senate, November 19, 2025 -- Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws (being the text of Senate document numbered 2722, printed as amended)
Showing 1,993 to 2,004 of 11,221 bills
Previous 1 … 166 167 168 … 936 Next