Sen. Patrick O'Connor

Co-sponsor S 2866

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion Act

Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos and Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2866).

EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes ASL inclusion in public school curricula, expanding educational access for deaf students and enhancing language programs per its title and summary.95% confidence

In committee Dec 29, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2867

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to seizure disorders in schools

Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 422) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to relate to seizure disorders in schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2867).

In committee Dec 29, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 94

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to prohibiting billboard advertisements of non-prescription marijuana

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 94) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to prohibit billboard advertisements of non-prescription marijuana. Cannabis Policy.

Passed Dec 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 422

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relating to seizure disorders in schools

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 422) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to relate to seizure disorders in schools. Education.

EducationSupports EducationAddresses student health/safety in schools (seizure disorders), enhancing educational environment and accessibility per Education topic description.95% confidence

Passed Dec 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 425

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion Act

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos and Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools. Education.

EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes ASL inclusion in public school curriculum, enhancing educational access and diversity for deaf/hard-of-hearing students.95% confidence

Passed Dec 29, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 261

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults

By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 261) of Jay D. Livingstone, Michael J. Finn and others relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Dec 29, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 377

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the board of elementary and secondary education

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 377) of Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the board of elementary and secondary education. Education.

Passed Dec 29, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2865

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to school library standards

The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 428) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to school library standards, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2865).

EducationSupports EducationBill establishes school library standards, promoting resource quality and access in K-12 schools per Education Committee referral.95% confidence

In committee Dec 24, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 379

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to student assessment data

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 379) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to student assessment data. Education.

Passed Dec 24, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 428

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to school library standards

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 428) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to school library standards. Education.

EducationSupports EducationBill establishes school library standards, advancing educational resources and quality within K-12 framework per title and summary.95% confidence

Passed Dec 24, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track