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All 53,254 Active 7,007 In committee 17,987 Passed 38,909 Signed 1,737 Failed 21

passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5433: An Act regulating the use of fertilizer in the town of Wellfleet

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5433) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) for legislation to regulate the use of fertilizer in the town of Wellfleet. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5347: An Act authorizing the town of Bourne to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises

This bill authorizes the town of Bourne to issue one extra license to Sea State Foods, LLC for selling alcohol that must be consumed off-site. The license is specific to the Cataumet Fish location and cannot be transferred to a different address, though it can be renewed by a new business at the same spot if all taxes and fees are current. If the license is not renewed or is cancelled, it must be returned to the town, and a new applicant may receive it within three years under the same conditions. The license must be issued within one year of the bill becoming effective.

passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5137: An Act to protecting Avian rights and restricting ongoing trade

By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shirley B. Arriaga relative to the sale of parrots. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Shirley Arriaga (D) · 19 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 1357: An Act establishing protections for workers in hot conditions

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1357) of Mark C. Montigny and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish protections for workers in hot conditions. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 1491: An Act relative to chaperones for medical exams

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1491) of Brendan P. Crighton, Rory McCarthy, , James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to chaperones for medical exams. Public Health.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 1485: An Act providing for safe and consensual sensitive examinations

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1485) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis, Julian Cyr and other members of the Senate for legislation to prohibit nonconsensual intimate examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients. Public Health.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 1355: An Act to establish extreme temperature worker protections

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1355) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish extreme temperature worker protections. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 2165: An Act relative to Chapter 30B procurement

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2165) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to Chapter 30B procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 1609: An Act concerning the regulation of Kratom

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1609) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Colleen M. Garry for legislation relative to the regulation of Kratom. Public Health.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 341: An Act expanding access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 341) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to expand access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare administered by the Department of Early Education and Care. Education.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 1247: An Act criminalizing sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1247) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to criminalize sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 3248: An Act relative to a certain parcel of land in the city of Lowell

By Ms. Howard, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3248) of Vanna Howard (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to a certain parcel of land in the city of Lowell. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]