Sen. Cynthia Creem

Maddy summaryThis bill (SD 766) requires public institutions of higher education, government facilities, and senior nutrition programs to offer plant-based protein options at every meal. It also mandates culinary arts programs and school health education to teach about the health, climate, and environmental benefits of plant-based diets and how to prepare them. The law applies directly to public colleges, government cafeterias, senior meal providers, and culinary schools, while allowing participants in programs like WIC to request plant-based meal preferences. It does not ban meat options but ensures accessible plant-based alternatives across these settings.

Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2869).

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts. Education.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 109) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to minimize trauma to children and families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 689) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to improve access to infertility treatment. Financial Services.

Maddy summaryThe provided abstract for S 1049, "An Act relative to forfeiture reform," indicates that this bill proposes changes to the laws concerning forfeiture. However, the context does not provide specific details on what the bill does, who it directly affects, or its key mechanisms or provisions.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1940) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to a local option excise on the sale of alcoholic beverages for municipal substance abuse prevention and public health programs. Revenue.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts energy efficiency laws to require Mass Save program administrators to offer free "zero-carbon assessments" to all customers. These assessments identify non-combustible energy upgrades (like improved insulation, electric appliances, and solar) and include safety tests for existing gas systems. It mandates that utility companies collect and publicly share detailed energy use data by zip code, and establishes standards for contractors implementing these upgrades. The policy directly affects Massachusetts homeowners, businesses using Mass Save services, and utility companies managing energy efficiency programs.

Maddy summarySD 758 requires Massachusetts municipalities and local government bodies to purchase only zero-emission vehicles (as defined in Chapter 25A) for official use when such vehicles are commercially available and practical. If zero-emission vehicles aren't available or practical, the bill allows purchasing fuel-efficient vehicles instead. This amendment to Section 10 of Chapter 25A changes existing requirements that previously only mandated fuel-efficient vehicles. The bill directly affects all local governments purchasing vehicles for municipal operations. It establishes a clear policy shift toward zero-emission transportation for public fleets where feasible.

Maddy summaryMassachusetts bill SD 1327 requires transportation agencies to align regional and statewide transportation plans with the state's emissions and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reduction goals. It mandates that all transportation plans include 20-year emissions and VMT impact assessments, and that projects must incorporate localized "mitigation measures" (like transit expansions, active transportation infrastructure, or land-use changes) prioritized for communities directly affected by the project. The bill directly affects metropolitan planning organizations and state transportation agencies, requiring them to demonstrate compliance with existing emissions sublimits and VMT reduction targets set under Chapter 21N. These targets, established by the Secretary of Transportation, must be integrated into all transportation planning documents and public hearings.