Sen. Joan Lovely

Primary S 2413

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to pedestrian safety

Maddy summaryS 2413 would increase penalties for drivers who cause pedestrian accidents by raising fines from $200 to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for a second offense. This bill directly affects drivers found liable for hitting pedestrians in Massachusetts. The key provision amends Chapter 89 of state law to adjust these specific penalty amounts for repeat violations. The bill has passed the House and is currently pending before the Transportation Committee for further review.

TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for pedestrian accidents, enhancing road safety standards within transportation infrastructure as directly tied to driver accountability and pedestrian protection.95% confidence

Passed Dec 31, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2409

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

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

Maddy summaryThis bill (SD 1440) modifies transportation permit rules for farmers operating multiple vehicles under a single farm plate registration. It requires farmers using multiple vehicles under this registration to pay just one fee covering all vehicles, instead of separate fees per vehicle. The fee amount is calculated based on the single vehicle within the registration that has the largest difference between its permit weight limit and its actual vehicle registration weight. This change directly affects farmers transporting farm goods who use multiple vehicles under a single farm plate.

Passed Dec 31, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 68

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to lobstering closure mitigation

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to lobster closure mitigation. Agriculture.

Passed Dec 31, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4320

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a vocational admissions task force

By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Frank A. Moran, Adam J. Scanlon and others for legislation to establish a special task force (including members of the General Court) to review and report on vocational admissions policies. Education.

Passed Dec 31, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 60

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 60) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries. Agriculture.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directly addresses climate change impacts on farms/fisheries, aligning with environmental protection goals through targeted legislative action.90% confidence

Passed Dec 31, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 69

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 69) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs. Agriculture.

Passed Dec 31, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 73

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the Department of Fish and Game

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 73) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael O. Moore for legislation to expand programs under the Department of Fish and Game. Agriculture.

Passed Dec 31, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 61

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to urban farmland

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 61) of Adam Gomez and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the Vacant Lots to Urban Agriculture Fund to support the conversion of vacant lots to farms, community gardens, and other agricultural enterprises in environmental justice populations. Agriculture.

Passed Dec 31, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 65

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing healthy soil performance guidelines

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 65) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish regulations defining post-construction healthy soil standards. Agriculture.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes soil standards for agricultural sustainability, promoting conservation of natural resources and soil health through regulatory guidelines.92% confidence

Passed Dec 31, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 83

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to modernize Massachusetts medical marijuana program

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 83) of Adam Gomez for legislation to modernize Massachusetts medical marijuana program. Cannabis Policy.

Passed Dec 29, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track