By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 544) of William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford, Dylan A. Fernandes and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to prohibit the mistreatment of birds. Environment and Natural Resources.
Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 621) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2685).
Maddy summarySD 141 protects access to library materials in Massachusetts public and school libraries by requiring that materials remain available during challenges and setting clear standards for their selection. It directly affects school librarians, school committees, and students by mandating that library materials must be age-appropriate, serve an educational purpose, and not be removed based on personal, political, or doctrinal views. Key provisions include requiring written library policies aligned with American Library Association standards, ensuring challenged materials stay on shelves until a school committee vote, and prohibiting disciplinary action against librarians who select materials in good faith. The bill also expands student expression rights to include "receiving information" through school libraries, reinforcing access to educational materials.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1873) of Jason M. Lewis and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services. Public Service.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 181) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets. Community Development and Small Businesses.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2156) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan, Patrick M. O'Connor, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to menstrual products in public buildings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 619) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to require the department of conservation and recreation to create signage informing the public how to properly act when coming in contact with stranded aquatic wildlife and semiaquatic wildlife. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 616) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to implement elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education in public schools. Education.
Senate, November 6, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill regarding free expression (Senate, No. 2328),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2696).
