Sen. Jo Comerford

Co-sponsor S 2828

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to manufactured housing communities

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 990) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to manufactured housing communities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to manufactured housing communities; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1020) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to provide pre-service training free of charge for members of mobile home rent control boards, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2828).

HousingSupports HousingBill addresses rent control in manufactured housing communities, protecting tenants from excessive rent hikes through pre-service training for rent control members.85% confidence

In committee Feb 9, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2831

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act increasing access to supportive housing

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 991) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to create a interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board to end and prevent homelessness, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2831).

HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly increases access to supportive housing and aims to end/prevent homelessness via a dedicated finance board, directly advancing housing access and homelessness prevention.95% confidence

In committee Feb 9, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 534

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act upgrading elections infrastructure, improving voting access, and reducing municipal burden

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to upgrade elections infrastructure, improve voting access, and reduce municipal burden. Election Laws.

Passed Feb 9, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 368

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 368) of Adam Gomez, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations. Education.

EducationSupports EducationReduces exclusionary discipline for dress code violations, promoting inclusive school environments and student access to education.90% confidence

Passed Feb 9, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2114

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2114) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMoratorium on new prison construction reduces incarceration infrastructure, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to limit system expansion.95% confidence

Passed Feb 9, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 834

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the practice of acupuncture

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the practice of acupuncture. Financial Services.

Passed Feb 9, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 697

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to increase access to nurse-midwifery services

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 697) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to insurance coverage and access to nurse-midwifery services. Financial Services.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to increase access to nurse-midwifery services via insurance coverage, directly improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Passed Feb 9, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2116

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act providing for gender-neutral bathrooms

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2116) of Joanne M. Comerford and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish gender-neutral bathrooms. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Passed Feb 9, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 711

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to rate equity for community health centers

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 711) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Paul R. Feeney and David T. Vieira for legislation to require prospective payment system methodology for reimbursement to community health centers. Financial Services.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires prospective payment methodology for community health center reimbursement, ensuring stable funding and equitable access to care services.95% confidence

Passed Feb 9, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1507

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act regarding the pediatric palliative care program

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1507) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation relative to the pediatric palliative care program. Public Health.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a pediatric palliative care program under Public Health, directly advancing specialized healthcare access for terminally ill children.95% confidence

Passed Feb 9, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track