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R Massachusetts House · District 5th Plymouth On the 2026 ballot

Rep. David DeCoste

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Total votes
1,241
all sessions
Attendance
100%
3 missed
Higher than 77% of chamber peers
With party
93%
of cast votes
Lower than 83% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
4%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 81% of chamber peers
Sponsored
1,569
bills & resolutions
Higher than 79% of chamber peers
Committees
5
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1,569 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

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1,569
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158
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Primary HD 3964
Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to Veteran secretary hiring preference

Maddy summaryThe bill HD 3964 (title: "An Act relative to Veteran secretary hiring preference") appears to be a draft without available text or summary details in the provided context. As a draft being worked on by House Counsel, its specific provisions regarding veteran hiring preferences for secretary positions cannot be confirmed. Without substantive content, no concrete policy changes or affected parties can be described. The bill's current status as a draft prevents an objective summary of its mechanisms or scope.

0 co-sponsors
Primary HD 3958
Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to parental rights for assault in a school

Maddy summaryThe bill HD 3958 is currently a draft under review by House Counsel, with no substantive text or details provided in the available context. As a result, it is impossible to describe its specific provisions, target population, or policy mechanisms. Without access to the full bill language or an official summary, no factual summary can be generated. The title references "parental rights for assault in a school," but this does not clarify the bill's actual intent or requirements. Until the draft is finalized and detailed text is published, a meaningful summary cannot be provided.

0 co-sponsors
Primary HD 3959
Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to Veteran's and Widows Housing

Maddy summaryThis bill is a draft (as noted in the House Counsel section) with no substantive policy details provided in the available text. The title indicates it relates to housing for veterans and widows, but the document contains no description of specific provisions, eligibility criteria, or mechanisms. Since the bill is still being drafted and no actual text is included beyond the title and petition, a factual summary of its policy changes cannot be generated from the provided context.

0 co-sponsors
Primary HD 4109
Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor
An Act to provide tax relief for U.S. citizens

Maddy summaryThe bill "An Act to provide tax relief for U.S. citizens" (HD 4109) is currently a draft under development by House Counsel, as indicated in the filed documents. The provided context does not include the bill's specific provisions, mechanisms, or details about who would be affected by the proposed tax relief. Without the full text or explanatory materials, it is not possible to describe concrete policy changes or key provisions. Therefore, a factual summary cannot be generated based on the available information.

0 co-sponsors
Primary HD 3971
Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to Housing Authority

Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 3971) is currently listed as a draft ("DRAFT BEING WORKED ON BY HOUSE COUNSEL") with no substantive provisions described in the provided text. The title "An Act relative to Housing Authority" does not indicate specific policy changes, affected groups, or mechanisms. Since the bill is in early drafting stages with no content provided beyond administrative filing details, a meaningful summary of its policy impact cannot be generated from the available context. No representatives' voting records or related actions are referenced in the document.

0 co-sponsors
Primary HD 3969
Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to grey water

Maddy summaryThe bill HD 3969 ("An Act relative to grey water") appears to be a draft bill currently under review by House Counsel, as indicated by the "DRAFT BEING WORKED ON BY HOUSE COUNSEL" note in the document. The provided text contains no substantive provisions, policy details, or specific mechanisms describing how the bill would regulate or address grey water systems. No concrete policy changes, affected parties, or key provisions are outlined in the available bill text. Therefore, a factual summary cannot be generated from the current draft documentation.

0 co-sponsors
Primary HD 4106
Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor
An Act to improve public housing

Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 4106) is currently a draft in the Massachusetts legislature, filed on January 17, 2025, by Representative David DeCoste. The title states it aims to "improve public housing," but the provided text contains no substantive provisions or specific mechanisms. As a draft under review by House Counsel, the bill's actual provisions, key mechanisms, and who it would directly affect are not yet defined in the available context. No concrete policy changes or affected groups can be identified from the current document.

0 co-sponsors
Primary HD 4098
Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor
An Act to promote public safety

Maddy summaryBased on the provided context, HD 4098 "An Act to promote public safety" is a draft bill filed on January 17, 2025, by Representative David F. DeCoste. The bill text shows no substantive provisions beyond the title and a note stating it is "DRAFT BEING WORKED ON BY HOUSE COUNSEL." No specific mechanisms, affected parties, or policy changes are described in the available document. Without additional text or legislative details, a substantive summary cannot be provided. This appears to be an early-stage filing with no public content explaining its content.

0 co-sponsors
Primary HD 3965
Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to MBTA

Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 3965), titled "An Act relative to MBTA," is currently a draft being developed by House Counsel as noted in the provided context. The bill text does not include substantive provisions or specific policy details in the available information. Without access to the actual bill language or committee reports, no summary of its provisions, intended effects, or affected parties can be provided. The context only confirms its introduction by Representatives DeCoste and Howitt and its draft status.

0 co-sponsors
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