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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 22, 2026

S 2858: 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).
Topics ✓ 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 · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 22, 2026

S 2855: An Act promoting high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Nick Collins and Michael O. Moore for legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2855).
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes high-quality literacy instruction in K-12 schools, directly enhancing curriculum and student learning programs per education topic definition.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 22, 2026

S 2715: Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment.

Senate, November 19. 2025 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1461) of Michael O. Moore that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the use and effectiveness of the zoning approval process of educational uses under the so-called Dover amendment, report the accompanying resolve (Senate, No. 2715).
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4965: Study Order

Order relative to authorizing the committee on Revenue to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to seniors and disability
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 20, 2026

S 2909: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency.

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2221) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2909).
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 20, 2026

S 2910: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to the emergency assistance shelter system.

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2224) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to the use of competitive bidding process for emergency shelter programs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2225) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create an Inspector General oversight of the Emergency Assistance Shelter system; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2226) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish an emergency assistance shelter system oversight commission to continually evaluate all expenditures related to the system, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2910)
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4832: An Act relative to the contracting of digital replicas

H 4832 clarifies contract rules around digital replicas (computer-generated voice or likeness representations) for performers and creators. It makes contract clauses allowing digital replicas to replace in-person work unenforceable after January 1, 2026, if the agreement lacks clear usage details or the individual didn't have proper legal or union representation during negotiation. The bill specifically excludes standard copyright uses like sampling, remixing, or authorized remastering. It directly affects performers signing new contracts involving digital replicas for professional services starting in 2026.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects performers' contractual rights by invalidating unenforceable digital replica clauses without clear terms or proper negotiation, advancing workers' rights in labor agreements.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects creators' digital rights by restricting unenforceable contracts for digital replicas, aligning with digital rights protections in technology policy.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 20, 2026

HD 4953: An Act relative to establishing the temporary emergency veterans’ assistance program

By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger for legislation to establish the temporary emergency veterans’ assistance program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a temporary emergency veterans' assistance program, directly funding support services for veterans as described in its title and summary.95% confidence
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