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All 53,254 Active 7,007 In committee 17,987 Passed 38,909 Signed 1,737 Failed 21

passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 1, 2026

S 3064: An Act to build resilience for Massachusetts communities

Senate, April 15, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill to build resilience for Massachusetts communities (Senate, No. 3064) (being the text of Senate No. 3050, printed as amended)

passed both · Massachusetts · House Jul 1, 2026

H 5358: An Act authorizing the city of Newton to place municipal charges liens on certain properties in the city of Newton for nonpayment of any local charge, fee or fine

By Representatives Lawn of Watertown and Schwartz of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5358) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and Greg Schwartz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Newton be authorized to place municipal charges liens on certain properties for certain non-payments in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 1, 2026

H 5343: An Act authorizing the town of South Hadley to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages

This bill allows the town of South Hadley to issue six new alcohol licenses to specific businesses located in four designated economic development zones. The four additional on-premises licenses would be for establishments where alcohol is consumed on-site, while the two off-premises licenses are for places where alcohol is sold for consumption elsewhere. These licenses are restricted to specific districts identified on a town zoning map and must be marked with their respective zone names. The town's licensing authority will manage the issuance, transfer, and renewal of these licenses, ensuring that all applicable taxes and fees are paid before approval.

passed both · Massachusetts · House Jul 1, 2026

H 5189: An Act authorizing Bradford G. Merkel to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., that Bradford G. Merkel be authorized to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 1, 2026

S 2923: Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission Regulatory Report

Senate, January 22, 2026 -- Report of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission PERAC (under the provisions of Section 50 of Chapter 7 of the General Laws) submitting proposed amendments to the rules and regulations governing retirement of public employees in Massachusetts (840 CMR 28.00).

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 1, 2026

S 2861: An Act creating a special commission to examine school bus safety

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2861) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to create a special commission to examine school bus safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 1, 2026

S 1662: An Act requiring seat belts on school buses

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1662) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to requirements for seatbelts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 1, 2026

S 560: An Act to facilitate climate resiliency

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 560) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to facilitate climate resiliency. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 1, 2026

S 2500: An Act relative to recognition of the "Honor and Remember" flag in the Commonwealth

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2500) of John C. Velis, Hannah Kane and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation relative to recognition of the "Honor and Remember" flag in the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 1, 2026

S 2467: An Act authorizing amending, updating, and aligning the Commonwealth’s definition of veteran

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2467) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to authorize amend update and align the Commonwealth’s definition of veteran. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 1, 2026

S 28: 48th Report of the Massachusetts Capital Resource Company

Senate, March 6, 2025 -- Report of the Massachusetts Capital Resource Company (under the provisions of Section 20 of Chapter 816 of the Acts of 1977) submitting its forty-eighth annual report

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 1, 2026

S 1041: An Act relative to consumer protection and civil rights

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1041) of Nick Collins for legislation to allow the attorney general to pursue civil action against a company or individual who violates the civil rights of Massachusetts citizen whose rights were violated in another state. The Judiciary.