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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 2448: An Act regarding right of way violations (CeCelia's Law)

SD 218, "CeCelia's Law," amends Massachusetts law governing right of way violations. It directly affects drivers found guilty of causing injuries or deaths through such violations. The bill increases fines and license suspension periods based on injury severity: $200 fine + 30-day suspension for minor injury, $500 + 90 days for serious injury (defined as unconsciousness, extreme pain, disfigurement, or risk of death), and $1,000 + 180 days for causing death. These penalties apply in addition to any other existing penalties.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits dangerous turns at red lights to enhance road safety, directly strengthening traffic regulations under transportation policy.90% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed both · Massachusetts · House Apr 1, 2026

H 4741: An Act directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Edny Joseph

This bill directs the Boston Police Department to waive its standard maximum age requirement for Edny Joseph's appointment as a police officer. It specifically allows him to be considered for the position if he meets all other qualifications, bypassing the usual age limit. The bill is a targeted exception for one individual and takes effect immediately upon passage. It does not change general hiring policies or affect other applicants.
Billy MacGregor (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1725: An Act creating an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1725) of Liz Miranda, Russell E. Holmes, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to create an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates independent oversight for structural racism in prisons, directly advancing accountability and equity in correctional facilities per reform indicators.95% confidence
Liz Miranda (D) · 9 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1171: An Act relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants

SD 1643 creates a public digital resource center with mental health information for new mothers, including details on postpartum depression and psychosis. It requires healthcare providers to share this resource with new mothers and their families, offering free access to tools for identifying and addressing perinatal mental health challenges. The bill also mandates screenings for perinatal mental health issues in criminal cases involving new mothers and requires specialized treatment by reproductive psychiatry experts for those in the justice system. This affects new mothers, healthcare providers, and the criminal justice system, focusing on improving access to care and support during vulnerable postpartum periods.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill mandates screenings for perinatal mental health issues in criminal cases involving new mothers and requires specialized treatment, promoting criminal justice reform and rehabilitation.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill focuses on maternal and infant well-being, directly advancing healthcare access for vulnerable populations through targeted health services.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill creates a public digital resource center to provide mental health information to new mothers, which leverages technology to disseminate health resources and support.75% confidence
Joan Lovely (D) · 8 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 2343: An Act expanding truck safety requirements

This bill requires certain large trucks (class 3 or higher, weighing over 10,000 pounds) operated by specific entities - including municipalities, utility companies, and wireless providers - to install lateral protective devices, convex mirrors, crossover mirrors, and backup cameras by January 1, 2028. It directly affects commercial vehicles leased or purchased by these public or utility entities, excluding ambulances, firefighting vehicles, and agricultural tractors. The state motor vehicle registrar must establish detailed standards for these safety devices based on federal DOT guidelines, allowing for alternative compliance methods. The law aims to enhance safety around large trucks through standardized equipment requirements.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpanding truck safety requirements directly improves workplace safety for truck drivers, aligning with 'improves workplace safety' indicator.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill mandates the installation of backup cameras and other safety technologies on large trucks, directly promoting the use of technology for safety purposes.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands truck safety requirements, directly enhancing transportation safety standards under the Transportation subject.95% confidence
Will Brownsberger (D) · 8 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1181: An Act establishing a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts

This bill establishes a state commission to study the history and impacts of slavery and systemic racism in Massachusetts, focusing on potential reparative measures. The commission would examine economic, social, and educational disparities affecting Black residents and communities of color. Its key mechanism is to conduct research, gather public input, and submit a final report with recommendations to the legislature within two years. The study directly affects all Massachusetts residents, particularly Black communities and descendants of enslaved people, by initiating an official state-level examination of historical injustices. The bill does not propose immediate reparations but creates a process for informed future policy discussion.
Liz Miranda (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 2759: Revenue - Extension Order

S 2759 extends the Senate Committee on Revenue's deadline to submit final reports on revenue-related documents from its original date to June 25, 2026. This procedural bill directly affects the Revenue Committee by granting them additional time to review and finalize reports on current revenue matters. It does not change tax laws or policy, only adjusting the committee's reporting timeline.
Jamie Eldridge (D)
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