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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 606: An Act providing for further testing after a combined sewage overflow event

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to further testing after a combined sewage overflow event. Environment and Natural Resources.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires additional testing after sewage overflows to monitor pollution, strengthening environmental compliance and water quality protection under Environment committee jurisdiction.95% confidence
Barry Finegold (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 1927: An Act relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1927) of Michael D. Brady, Kathleen R. LaNatra, Christopher Richard Flanagan and Norman J. Orrall for legislation relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes. Revenue.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill designates agricultural land for renewable energy development, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and land use for clean energy projects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables agricultural land use for renewable energy, directly promoting clean energy development and climate action per environmental policy indicators.95% confidence
Mike Brady (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 1718: An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1718) of Joan B. Lovely, Vanna Howard, Hannah Kane, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates healthcare employers to develop violence prevention programs, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for workers in the Labor & Employment domain.95% confidence
Joan Lovely (D) · 21 co-sponsors
passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 30: An Act protecting children from addictive social media feeds

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 30) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to protect children from addictive social media feeds. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates social media platforms to protect children, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation per topic indicators.95% confidence
Cynthia Creem (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 1380: An Act relative to healthcare industry recruitment and education for the 21st Century

This bill creates a 23-member Healthcare Industry Recruitment and Education Advisory Council to advise state agencies on workforce development strategies and establishes the HIRE Fund, financed by excise taxes and other sources. The fund must allocate at least 30% annually through competitive grants to support healthcare education, including facility upgrades, expanded health science programs, faculty pipelines, and culturally competent curricula in low-income schools. It specifically targets increasing diversity in healthcare careers by prioritizing grants for underrepresented youth through summer internships, mentorship, and partnerships with healthcare providers. The bill directly affects healthcare education institutions, K-12 schools in underserved areas, and underrepresented student populations seeking healthcare careers. The council must submit annual recommendations by March 31, including draft legislation to implement its findings.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates healthcare recruitment/education advisory council to strengthen workforce development and industry readiness, aligning with workforce support indicators.85% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2077: An Act relative to tax credits for affordable housing

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2077) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to tax credits for affordable housing. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for affordable housing, incentivizing development and aligning with fiscal support for public housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax credits to fund affordable housing development, directly advancing housing accessibility and affordability through revenue incentives.95% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R)
passed both · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 4443: An Act relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment to the position of firefighter or police officer

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4443) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Haverhill be authorized to further regulate the maximum age requirement for original appointment to the positions of firefighter or police officer in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Andy Vargas (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 1938: An Act supporting family caregivers

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1938) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish an advisory council on family caregiving. Revenue.
Jo Comerford (D) · 15 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2012: An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2012) of Adam Gomez and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish fairness for agricultural laborers. Revenue.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes fairness for agricultural laborers, a sector with high immigrant worker presence, protecting labor rights and aligning with immigrant rights support.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title 'establishing fairness for agricultural laborers' directly supports worker protections in labor rights, aligning with key support indicators.90% confidence
Adam Gómez (D) · 6 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 1367: An Act to prevent heat-related illness in public sector outdoor workers

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1367) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a standard for prevention of heat illness in outdoor public sector workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents heat-related illness in outdoor workers through safety standards, advancing public health protection within labor regulations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes safety standards to prevent heat illness in outdoor public sector workers, directly improving workplace safety protections for laborers.95% confidence
Becca Rausch (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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