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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 1247: An Act criminalizing sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1247) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to criminalize sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator. The Judiciary.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCriminalizes sexual assault by rideshare operators, protecting passenger safety and reinforcing legal accountability within criminal justice framework.85% confidence
Becca Rausch (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 7, 2026

H 5639: An Act authorizing the town of Nantucket conservation commission to convey a certain parcel of land situated in the town for purposes of conveyance to the town of Nantucket under the care, custody, management and control of the select board and the town of Nantucket to convey certain land in the town of Nantucket held for open space, passive recreation or conservation purposes to the Nantucket Islands Land Bank for the purposes pursuant to its enabling legislation for open space, conservation and passive recreation purposes

This bill authorizes the town of Nantucket to transfer a specific parcel of land at 35 Grove Lane from its conservation commission to the town's select board. The select board is then permitted to convey this land, or a portion of it, to the Nantucket Islands Land Bank for use as open space, for conservation, or for passive recreation. The legislation allows the town to set specific terms and conditions for the transfer, which may include restrictions and easements, ensuring the land remains protected for these environmental purposes.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill transfers land to a Land Bank specifically for conservation, open space, and passive recreation purposes.95% confidence
signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 7, 2026

H 5640: An Act authorizing the town of Hingham to grant to the commonwealth of Massachusetts certain parcels of land in the town of Hingham for highway purposes

This bill authorizes the town of Hingham to transfer specific parcels of land, including areas currently used for parks and recreation, to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for highway construction. To offset this loss, the town must dedicate approximately eight acres of municipal land to its conservation commission under state environmental protections. Additionally, the transportation department is required to pay the town at least 110 percent of the appraised fair market value of the transferred lands, with these funds restricted to a dedicated land conservation fund. The legislation also mandates that an inspector general review the property appraisals and report findings to legislative committees before the land transfer is finalized.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes land transfer to the Department of Transportation specifically for highway construction, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
signed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2026

S 3188: An Act authorizing the Buzzards Bay Water District to convey non-exclusive easements over a certain parcel of land

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3188) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes, David T. Vieira and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to authorize the Buzzards Bay Water District to convey non-exclusive easements over a certain parcel of land. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Dylan Fernandes (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2026

S 2968: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, to grant permanent easements over certain land in the town of Milton for highway purposes

Senate, February 26, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill authorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, to grant permanent easements over certain land in the town of Milton for highway purposes (Senate, No. 2657),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2968).
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes easements for highway infrastructure in Milton, directly enabling road development and maintenance.95% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 6, 2026

H 5641: An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on large scale photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the town of Becket

By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5641) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) that the town of Becket be authorized to establish a temporary moratorium on large scale photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyThe bill establishes a temporary moratorium on large-scale solar and battery storage, directly restricting renewable energy infrastructure development.85% confidence
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