Sen. Joan Lovely

Co-sponsor H 2354

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the use of certain fairground properties

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents local zoning rules from banning or restricting land used for agricultural fairs operated by nonprofit organizations. It specifically protects properties owned and managed by such nonprofits for their fair-related activities, ensuring zoning laws cannot interfere with these events. The law applies only to nonprofit corporations whose primary purpose is organizing agricultural fairs. This change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.

Passed Jan 29, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1743

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the Massachusetts Fire Training Council

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1743) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Fire Training Council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Jan 27, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4326

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to ensure financial viability in the transportation of farm goods

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James C. Arena-DeRosa and Kathleen R. LaNatra relative to the transportation of farm goods. Transportation.

Passed Jan 27, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1747

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to public safety on private and public college and university campuses

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1747) of Michael O. Moore, David F. DeCoste, John J. Marsi, Rodney M. Elliott and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public safety on private college and university campuses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Jan 27, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2858

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to build restorative family and community connection

Senate, January 22, 2026 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1720) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regulating visits in state prisons and correctional facilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2858).

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill regulates prison visits to build restorative family/community connections, aligning with rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

In committee Jan 22, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1742

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to technical rescue services

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1742) of Michael O. Moore and David T. Vieira for legislation relative to technical rescue services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Jan 22, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1720

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to build restorative family and community connection

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1720) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regulating visits in state prisons and correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRegulates prison visits to strengthen family/community connections, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Passed Jan 22, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1722

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to elder and medical parole

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1722) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to grant elder and medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill proposes elder/medical parole for non-threatening inmates, reducing prison populations and aligning with criminal justice reform goals like compassionate release and reducing recidivism.95% confidence

Passed Jan 22, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2911

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- The committee on Election Laws to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2911).

In committee Jan 15, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1780

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the creation of the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1780) of Bruce E. Tarr, David T. Vieira and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to create the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Jan 15, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track