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Reproductive Justice

  • Bill #
    H.4611, S.2640

    Sponsors
    Rep. Livingstone (D)
    Rep. Barber (D)
    Sen. Jehlen (D)

    Summary
    Increase Access to Menstrual products in k-12 schools, incarceration facilities, and shelters.

    Status
    H.4611: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    S.2640: Referred to the Joint Committee on Healthcare and Finance

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill
    S.2156, H.3318

    Sponsors
    Rep. Domb (D)
    Sen. Jehlen (D)

    Summary
    Requiring menstrual products in all bathrooms of public buildings at no cost, including but not limited to libraries, courthouses, and public universities.

    Status
    S.2156: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    H.3318: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill
    H.2375, S.2641

    Sponsors
    Rep. Blais (D)
    Sen. Comerford (D)

    Summary
    Requires manufacturers of menstrual products to disclose the ingredients of products sold and distributed.

    Status
    H.2375: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.2641: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill #
    H.4957, S.824

    Sponsors
    Rep. Sabadosa (D)
    Sen. Rausch (D)

    Summary
    Require health insurance plans to cover pain management options for those undergoing IUD insertion.

    Status
    H.4957: Referred to the Joint Committee on Financial Services
    S.824: Sent to study to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill #
    H.4612, S.1564

    Sponsors
    Rep. Sabadosa (D)
    Sen. Kennedy (D)

    Summary
    Create an endometriosis task force within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.

    Status
    H.4612: Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health
    S.1564: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill
    H.5016, S.3045

    Sponsors
    Rep. Cruz (D)
    Sen. Lovely (D)

    Summary
    Funds midwifery workforce development and enhances birth center sustainability among other measures meant to allow for greater choice for those giving birth.

    Status
    H.5016: Reported favorably out of the Joint Committee on Revenue
    S.3045: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill
    H.4343, S.761

    Sponsors
    Rep. Sabadosa (D)
    Sen. Friedman (D)

    Summary
    Would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for the full spectrum of pregnancy care, including prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, and miscarriage management.

    Status
    H.4343: Referred to the Joint Committee on Financial Services
    S.761: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill
    H.656, S.340

    Sponsors
    Rep. O’Day (D)
    Rep. DiDomenico (D)

    Summary
    Ensure all sex education curricula taught in Massachusetts public schools meet comprehensive standards.

    Status
    H.656: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.340: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill
    H.4334, S.697

    Sponsors
    Rep. Decker (D)
    Sen. Crighton (D)

    Summary
    Would require private insurance companies to pay Certified Nurse Midwives equal to physicians when performing the same medical services.

    Status
    H.4334: Referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue
    S.697: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill
    H.1924, S.1171

    Sponsors
    Rep. O’Day (D)
    Sen. Lovely (D)

    Summary
    Reforms legal procedures and treatment protocols for those experiencing postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.

    Status
    H.1924: Sent to study to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.1171: Sent to study to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill
    S.197

    Sponsors
    Rep. Lipper-Garabedian (D)
    Rep. Vieira (R)
    Sen. Creem (D)

    Summary
    Prohibits companies from selling cell phone location data, which could be used to target those seeking reproductive healthcare, among other concerns.

    Status
    S.197: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill
    H.5303

    Sponsors
    Rep. Meschino (D)

    Summary
    Increases awareness of menopause by collaborating with the Department of Public Health to develop educational tools and publish best workplace practices for people experiencing menopause.

    Status
    H.5303: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill
    H.2370, S.1563

    Sponsors
    Rep. Barber (D)
    Sen. Kennedy (D)

    Summary
    Expands abortion access after 24 weeks of pregnancy when in the best judgement of a licensed physician, expanding abortion access.

    Status
    H.2370: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.1563: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill
    H.4868, S.1485

    Sponsors
    Rep. Domb (D)
    Sen. Comerford (D)

    Summary
    Requires informed and explicit consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams on anesthetized or otherwise unconscious patients. Allows for the option of a medical chaperone for those who consent.

    Status
    H.4868: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.1485: Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill #
    H.4746


    Sponsors:
    Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D)

    Summary:
    Protects the right to privacy by proposing restrictions on the storage, sale, and collection of location data from electronic devices. This Bill requires explicit consent to track location data, including annual renewals. Data cannot be stored for unnecessarily long periods of time. It would also ban the sale or rental of location data to third parties.

    Status:
    H.4746: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill
    H.2658

    Sponsors
    Rep. Livingstone (D)

    Summary
    Mandates the availability of contraceptive services for incarcerated individuals without barriers, including birth control, contraceptive counseling, family planning, and abortion access. The Bill would further mandate information on reproductive choices to be unbiased as well as ensuring voluntary pregnancy tests for incarcerated individuals.

    Status
    H.2658: Referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill
    H.3826

    Sponsors
    Rep. Arriaga (D)

    Summary
    Would establish a legislative commission tasked with studying women veterans and the impacts of combat on motherhood.

    Status
    H.3826: Sent on accompanied study order with HB5466, and later discharged and referred to House Committee on Rules

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill #
    H.4344, S.789

    Sponsors
    Rep. Sabadosa (D)
    Sen. Miranda (D)

    Summary
    Requires Insurance companies to offer comparable coverage and compensation to Doulas.

    Status
    H.4344: Referred to the Joint Committee on Financial Services
    S.789: Sent on an accompanied study order with SB3038, and later discharged and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill #
    H.2390

    Sponsors
    Rep. Decker (D)

    Summary
    Creates a taskforce looking into whether hygiene products could be incorporated into the Women, Infants, and Children Program.

    Status
    H.2390: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/27/26

  • Bill #
    H.5303

    Sponsors
    Rep. Decker (D)

    Summary
    Bans employment discrimination against people in the menopausal process, requires physicians to take a onetime education course on menopause, creates legislative commission for data collection, and directs Depart. of Public Health to release public information of menopause awareness.

    Status
    H.5303: Referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

    As of 7/27/26

Racial Justice

  • Bill
    H.2591, S.1720

    Sponsors
    Rep. Decker (D)
    Sen. Miranda (D)

    Summary
    Eliminates arbitrary, unnecessary restrictions on visitation rights in carceral facilities, encouraging family and community connections.

    Status
    H.2591: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.1720: Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.628, S.2689

    Sponsors
    Rep. Lewis (D)
    Sen. Rausch (D)

    Summary
    This bill addresses the lack of Indigenous curriculum in Massachusetts public schools.The goal is to develop a curriculum by working with tribal nations in-state and ensure that all children in the schools attain cultural competency in understanding Native history, cultures and current issues.

    Status
    H.628: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.2689: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.3439

    Sponsor
    Rep. Williams (D)

    Summary
    Establishes a comprehensive framework to address the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on Black and Latine communities.

    Status
    H.3439: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.1811, S.1114

    Sponsors
    Rep. Keefe (D)
    Sen. Friedman (D)

    Summary
    Provides no-cost legal defense to immigrants facing deportation.

    Status
    H.1811: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.1114: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill #
    H.1658, S.1050

    Sponsors
    Rep. Decker (D)
    Sen. Creem (D)

    Summary
    Concerns the use of electronic monitoring for juveniles. If a juvenile is subject to GPS monitoring for more than 30 days, there must be a hearing every 30 days to determine whether there are less restrictive alternatives and continued electronic monitoring is necessary. 

    Status
    H.1658: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.1050: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.2636, S.1725

    Sponsors
    Rep. Holmes (D)
    Sen. Miranda (D)

    Summary
    Establish an anti-racism division of the office of inspector general called the Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-racism, and Equity Unit.

    Create a Community Council with nomination authority.

    Status
    H.2636: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
    S.1725: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill #
    H.1588, S.3072

    Sponsors
    Rep. Barber (D)
    Sen. Gomez (D)

    Summary
    Protect our immigrant communities and prohibit state and local entities from carrying out federal immigration enforcement work.  

    Status
    H.1588: Referred to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.3072: Reported out of the Senate Ways and means Committee and final amended version created following amendment adoptions

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.49,H.2900, S.1869

    Sponsors
    Office of the State Treasurer
    Rep. Livingstone (D)
    Rep. Domb (D)
    Sen. Gómez (D)

    Summary
    Requires the divestment of public funds from firearm and ammunition industries unrelated to law enforcement or the military.

    Status
    H.49: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Public Service
    H.2900: Study ordered to Joint Committee on Public Service
    S.1869: Study ordered to Joint Committee on Public Service

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.2225, S.1391

    Sponsors
    Rep. Montaño (D)
    Rep. Connolly D)
    Sen. Cyr (D)

    Summary
    Would decriminalize drug possession, instead providing those in possession of drugs with a list of resources. Would further allow for release and expungement for those incarcerated or indicted for drug possession.

    Status
    H.2225: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance use, and Recovery
    S.1391: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance use, and Recovery

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.2693, S.1707

    Sponsors
    Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
    Rep. Sabadosa (D)
    Sen. Miranda (D)

    Summary
    Establish the right to parole hearings for incarcerated individuals 55 years or older who have served at least 15 years or half of their sentence, whichever is sooner. Further expedites the DOC’s decision making and release processes for medical parole and expands existing pathways.

    Status
    H.2693: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.1707: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill #
    H.4406, S.2534

    Sponsors
    Joint Committee on Higher Education
    Rep. Moran (D)
    Sen. Edwards D)

    Summary
    End legacy preferences in college admissions in Massachusetts colleges and universities. 

    Status
    H.4406: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.2534: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill #
    H.620, S.1721

    Sponsors
    Rep. Keefe (D)
    Sen. Miranda (D)

    Summary
    Mandate educational opportunities for incarcerated juveniles who are 21 years old or under and allow qualified incarcerated students to enroll in public higher education institutions. 

    Status
    H.620: Referred to the Joint Committee on Education
    S.1721: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.2529

    Sponsors
    Rep. Sabadosa (D)

    Summary
    Crate unarmed community based crisis response mechanisms to assist individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health emergencies.

    Status
    H.2529: Referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.3422, S.2994

    Sponsors
    Rep. Tyler (D)
    Sen. Comerford (D)

    Summary
    Impose a five-year moratorium on prison and jail expansions or constructions.

    Status
    H.3422: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.2994: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.3292, S.2113

    Sponsors
    Rep. Barber (D)
    Sen. Comerford (D)

    Summary
    Establishes an Indigenous Peoples' Day.

    Status
    H.3292: Referred to the House Committee on Steering, Policy, and Scheduling
    S.2113 Referred to the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill #
    H.1900, S.1081

    Sponsors
    Rep. Moran (D)
    Sen. Eldridge (D)

    Summary
    Ensures that juvenile adjudications are not treated as prior convictions that could lead to enhanced sentences.

    Status
    H.1900: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.1081: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill #
    H.4515, S.1051

    Sponsors
    Rep. Fluker-Reid
    Sen. Creem

    Summary
    Refines diversion processes in the juvenile justice system and enhances privacy of juvenile records.

    Status
    Reported favorably by Joint Committee on the Judiciary and referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    As of 2/12/26

  • Bill #
    H.1657, S.1058

    Sponsors
    Rep. Decker (D)
    Sen. Creem (D)

    Summary
    Simplifies the criteria for expungement eligibility.

    Status
    H.1657: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.1058: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill #
    H.1918, S.1240

    Sponsors
    Rep. Nguyen (D)
    Sen. Payano (D)

    Summary
    Raise the minimum age from fourteen to sixteen for certain juvenile offender provisions in the General Laws. 

    Status
    H.1918: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary
    S.1240: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.1380

    Sponsors
    Rep. Lawn (D)

    Summary
    Creates a council for inclusive planning in the primary and behavioral healthcare workforce and establishes a fund to promote careers in healthcare from K-12 through higher education.

    Status
    H.1380: Referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.2608, S.1651

    Sponsors
    Rep. Fluker-Reid (D)
    Sen. Creem (D)

    Summary
    Establishes universal baseline standards for all incarcerated people in Massachusetts state prisons and county jails, including expanding educational opportunities and career training.

    Status
    H.2608: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.1651: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.1954, S.3086

    Sponsors
    Rep. Rogers (D)
    Rep. Moran (D)
    Sen. Gómez (D)

    Summary
    Provides no-cost legal defense to immigrants facing deportation.

    Status
    H.1954: Referred to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.3086: Filed in the Senate

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    S.2740

    Sponsors
    Rep. Sabadosa (D)
    Sen. Mark D)
    Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development

    Summary
    Creates a special commission to review and recommend updates for the State House’s art collection as to make it more reflective of the Commonwealth’s diversity.

    Status
    S.2740: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    S.1035

    Sponsors
    Sen. Brownsburger (D)

    Summary
    Allows public and media to attend juvenile court proceedings unless the Judge decides to exclude the public for safety reasons.

    Status
    S.1035: Referred to the Joint Committee of Judiciary

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.2028, S.1054

    Sponsors
    Rep. Vargas (D)
    Sen. Creem (D)

    Summary
    Collect accurate and comprehensive data on juvenile interaction with law enforcement.

    Status
    H.2028: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.1054: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.3384, S.2622

    Sponsors
    Rep. Madaro (D)
    Sen. DiDomenico (D)

    Summary
    Ensures that state agencies meet the needs of our Commonwealth’s increasingly diverse population by providing public information and services in languages other than English, as required by Federal law. This would allow for more equal access of state services for those who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.

    Status
    H.3384: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.2622: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.2732

    Sponsor
    Rep. Williams (D)

    Summary
    Establish an executive office for missing and murdered Black women and girls and create policies and alert systems.

    Status
    H.2732: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    As of7/28/26

  • Bill #
    H.1979, S.1065

    Sponsors
    Rep. Sabadosa (D)
    Sen. DiDomenico (D)

    Summary
    End deception in juvenile interrogations and make evidence derived from juveniles through deception inadmissible in court.

    Status
    H.1979: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.1065: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.575, S.312

    Sponsors
    Rep. Fluker-Reid (D)
    Sen. Comerford (D)

    Summary
    Prohibit the use of Native American mascots by any public schools in the Commonwealth.

    Status
    H.575: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.312: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.3597, S.2335

    Sponsors
    Rep. Rogers
    Rep. Biele
    Sen. Miranda

    Summary
    This would ensure that Native American funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony (those of cultural, traditional or historical importance to their heritage) held in governmental, municipal or non-profit collections are not sold for profit.

    Status
    Reported favorably by Joint Committee on Tourism, Art, and Cultural Development and referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means.

    As of 2/12/26

  • Bill #
    H.1984, S.108

    Sponsors
    Rep. Sangiolo (D)
    Sen. Creem (D)

    Summary
    End coercive and deceptive interrogations of adolescents and require attorney presence and videotaping during the entirety of the interrogation process. 

    Status
    H.1984: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.108: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.649, S.412

    Sponsors
    Rep. Montaño (D)
    Sen. Miranda (D)

    Summary
    Proposing a permanent commission towards improving educational outcomes and opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students. Broader impacts of the commission are the promotion of tribal self-determination by providing students with the opportunity to learn their heritage, languages and histories while preparing them for higher education.

    Status
    H.649: Referred to the Joint Committee on Education
    S.412: Attached to a favorable report by the Joint Committee of SB371

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.1923, S.1061

    Sponsors
    Rep. O’Day (D)
    Sen. Crighton (D)

    Summary
    Raise the age to include 18-20 year olds in the juvenile justice system.

    Status
    H.1923: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.1061: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.576, S.2955

    Sponsors
    Rep. Fluker-Reid (D)

    Summary
    Removes sex-based grooming and dress rules. Such rules shall not have disparate impacts based on race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity, among other characteristics.

    Status
    H.576: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.2955: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.730, S.376

    Sponsors
    Rep. Ultrino
    Rep. Meschino
    Sen. Jehlen

    Summary
    Requires students be entitled to a hearing before any suspension/expulsion related to school code of conduct violations.

    Status
    H.730: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.376: Attached to favorable report by Joint Committee of S.368, which has since been redrafted as S.2955

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.2580, S.1681

    Sponsors
    Rep. Cruz (D)
    Sen. Eldridge (D)

    Summary
    Ensure court and police officials do not inquire about immigration status unless required by law.

    Status
    H.2580: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
    S.1681: Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill #
    HD5157, S.2955

    Sponsors
    Rep. Sabadosa (D)
    Rep. McCurty (D)
    Sen. Kennedy D)

    Summary
    Gets SROs out of schools and let licensed school psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, and administrators do their jobs. Create a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.

    Status
    HD5157: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
    S.2955: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.1554, S.2764

    Sponsors
    Rep. Fluker-Reid (D)
    Sen. Comerford (D)

    Summary
    Provide for programs, policies, guidelines, priorities and preferences for the housing of formerly incarcerated persons reentering communities.

    Status
    H.1554: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Housing
    S.2764: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

Economic Justice

  • Bill
    H.1350, S.857

    Sponsors
    Rep. Barber (D)
    Sen. Edwards (D)
    Sen. Comerford (D)

    Summary
    Mandates that hospitals have comprehensive financial assistance policies for low- and moderate-income individuals.

    Status
    H.1350: Referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
    S.857: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.1416, H.1417, S.901

    Sponsors
    Rep. Williams (D)
    Sen. Payano (D)

    Summary
    This bill would provide Mass Health to all residents regardless of immigration status or age.

    Status
    H.1416: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    H.1417: Attached to a favorable report by the Joint Committee of 1416
    S.901: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.3433

    Sponsors
    Rep. Vieira (R)

    Summary
    A technical amendment allowing for the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW)’s Trust Fund to earn interest.

    Status
    H.3433: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.3110, S.2033

    Sponsors
    Rep. González (D)
    Sen. Lewis (D)

    Summary
    Expands the share of foreign income which can be subject to the Commonwealth’s existing corporate tax rate.

    Status
    H.3110: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Revenue
    S.2033: Referred to the House Committee on Steering, Policy, and Scheduling

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.1436, S.2755

    Sponsors
    Rep. Higgins (D)
    Joint Committee on Higher Education

    Summary
    Considers attendance in a public college or university to be a right for all Massachusetts residents free of tuition or fees.

    Status
    H.1436: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Higher Education
    S.2755: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.1495, S.959

    Sponsors
    Rep. Domb (D)
    Sen. Comerford (D)

    Summary
    Creates an annual extreme heat energy assistance program for lower-income households to promote the health and safety of Massachusetts residents. This is becoming increasingly necessary as summers are longer and hotter than in the past due to climate change. 

    Status
    H.1495: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.959: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.1403, S.855

    Sponsors
    Rep. Rogers (D)
    Rep. Gómez (D)
    Sen. DiDomenico (D)

    Summary
    Cover All Kids would provide Mass Health to anyone 21 or under regardless of their immigration status.

    Status
    H.1403: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.855: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.47,H.3425, S.2131

    Sponsors
    Office of the State Treasurer
    Rep. Ultrino (D)
    Sen. Eldrige (D)

    Summary
    Creates an Office of Economic Empowerment to focus on equitable access to opportunities and resources for residents across the commonwealth.

    Status
    H.47: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
    H.3425: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
    S.2131: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.5282, S.341

    Sponsors
    Rep. Decker (D)
    Sen. DiDomenico (D)

    Summary
    Creates an advisory committee on Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) childcare tasked with creating a payment structure using vouchers to pay FFN caregivers for services.

    Status
    H.5282: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.341: Referred to the Joint Committee on Education

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.1922, S.1119

    Sponsors
    Rep. Nguyen (D)
    Sen. Friedman (D)

    Summary
    This bill makes sexual harassment unlawful and creates a compliance-based approach to discrimination regulation similar to the Federal Fair Lending Laws. Will make innovation funding more accessible for women and minorities.

    Status
    H.1922: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.1119: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.555, S.388

    Sponsors
    Rep. Doherty (D)
    Sen. Lewis (D)

    Summary
    Adjusts the state education funding formula to allow for funding to keep pace with inflation over time.

    Status
    H.555: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.388: Referred to the Joint Committee on Higher Education

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill #
    H.5091, S.169

    Sponsors
    Rep. Schwartz (D)
    Sen. Oliveira (D)

    Summary
    Ensure that healthcare for children in departmental care meets or exceeds standards set by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

    Status
    H.5091: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.169: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.274, S.1120

    Sponsors
    Rep. Moran (D)
    Sen. Gómez (D)

    Summary
    Provide a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness

    Status
    H.274: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities
    S.1120: Accompanied study ordered with S.2972 to the Senate Committee on Rules

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.4869, S.2854

    Sponsors
    Rep. Duffy (D)
    Sen. Lewis (D)

    Summary
    Increases access to oral healthcare by creating a dental therapist profession.

    Status
    H.4869: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.2854: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.223, S.130

    Sponsors
    Rep. Domb (D)
    Sen. Friedman (D)

    Summary
    Addresses salary discrepancies between human services workers who are state employees and those who work at community-based organizations by providing reimbursements to non-state employees.

    Status
    H.223: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.130: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.1014, S.588

    Sponsors
    Rep. Owens (D)
    Sen. Eldridge (D)

    Summary
    Companies responsible for fossil fuel extraction will contribute to a Climate Change Adaptation Fund proportional to the estimated cost of the repercussions of their activity. Part of the Fund would serve populations affected by environmental injustice.

    Status
    H.1014: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Envrionment and Natural Resources
    S.588: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Envrionment and Natural Resources

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.2189, S.1354

    Sponsors
    Rep. Worrell (D)
    Rep. Garballey (D)
    Sen. Miranda (D)

    Summary
    Allows for up to 10 days of bereavement leave for those who have experienced the death of a child, parent, guardian, sibling, spouse, or cohabitating romantic partner.

    Status
    H.2189: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.1354: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.5590, S.860

    Sponsors
    Rep. Sabadosa (D)
    Sen. Eldridge (D)

    Summary
    Healthcare is a human right. Under this Bill, all residents would have equitable access to healthcare services under a state-managed single-payer system.

    Status
    H.5590: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.860: Study ordered. toJoint Committee on Health Care Financing

    As of 7/28/26

  • Bill
    H.2070, S.1293

    Sponsors
    Rep. Blais (D)
    Sen. Comerford (D)

    Summary
    Creates a commission to explore methods to implement universal paid family and medical leave for public and quasi-public state employees.

    Status
    H.2070: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.1293: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.3547, S.2290

    Sponsors
    Rep. Ramos (D)
    Sen. Gómez (D)

    Summary
    Regulates gas companies and the creation of new facilities. Advances a transition to clean energy.

    Status
    H.3547: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy
    S.2290: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.3506, S.1937

    Sponsors
    Rep. Connolly (D)
    Sen. Comerford (D)

    Summary
    Places a fee on high-end and commercial real estate transactions to create a dedicated fund for affordable housing.

    Status
    H.3506: Referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue
    S.1937: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.2328, S.1447

    Sponsors
    Rep. Rogers (D)
    Rep. Montaño (D)
    Sen. Jehlen (D)

    Summary
    Allows for cities and towns to pass rent stabilization ordinances, giving local governments the opportunity to prevent rent increases that would otherwise make people’s current homes unaffordable to them.

    Status
    H.2328: Hearing held in the Joint Committee on Housing
    S.1447: Referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.1566

    Sponsors
    Rep. Sousa (D)
    Rep. Donahue (D)

    Summary
    Would protect all low-income state residents from eviction by codifying and streamlining access to DHCD’s homelessness prevention programs.

    Status
    H.1566: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.4304, S.2099

    Sponsors
    Sen. Eldrige (D)
    Citizen Petition

    Summary
    Increases transparency of the legislative process by requiring a minimum notice before legislative hearings, posting legislative committee member votes in a timely manner, and subjects the Office of the Governor to public records disclosure law. Further, it requires legislative committees to make efforts to seek testimony from diverse expert witnesses.

    Status
    H.4304: Filed in the House
    S.2099: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.3159, S.3131

    Sponsors
    Rep. Comerford (D)
    Sen. Kushmerek (D)

    Summary
    Supports family caregivers through a multi-pronged approach, including through advisory structures, financial aid or relief, enhancing healthcare, and providing anti-discrimination protection for caregiving status. Further proposes an advisory council on family caregiving and compensation for spouses who are caregivers.

    Status
    H.3159: Referred to the House Committee on Rules
    S.3131: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.4328, S.374

    Sponsors
    Rep. Montaño (D)
    Sen. Gomez (D)

    Summary
    Updates practices to support so-called “underperforming” schools.

    Status
    HD4328: Referred to the House Committee on Rules
    S.374: Referred to the Joint Committee on Education

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    S.2205

    Sponsor
    Sen. Rausch (D)

    Summary
    Extends remote participation in public body meetings and ensures free participation and advanced release of documents prior to meetings.

    Status
    S.2205: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.2108, S.3132

    Sponsors
    Rep. González (D)
    Sen. Gómez (D)

    Summary
    Raises the agricultural minimum wage to the general minimum wage and allows workers to accrue paid time off.

    Status
    H.2108: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.3132: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.3107, S.2011

    Sponsors
    Rep. González (D)
    Sen. Gómez (D)

    Summary
    Incentivizes employers to provide overtime pay to agricultural workers by offering a tax credit.

    Status
    H.3107: Referred to House Committee on Rules
    S.2011: Referred to the Senate Committee on Rules

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.359, S.251

    Sponsors
    Rep. Decker (D)
    Sen. Kennedy (D)

    Summary
    Requires insurance to cover community health workers, adds a requirement to community health worker competencies, and would create a Community Health Worker Workforce Taskforce.

    Status
    H.359: Referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
    S.251: Referred to the Senate Committee on Rules

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.1660, S.1131

    Sponsors
    Rep. Decker (D)
    Sen. Gómez (D)

    Summary
    Would eliminate all fines and fees arising from offenses committed before the age of criminal majority and would render outstanding fines unenforceable and uncollectable.

    Status
    H.1660: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.1131: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    S.2665

    Sponsors
    Sen. Lewis (D)

    Summary
    Would also require employers to provide 72 hour notice to current employees of ICE inspections of their I-9 employment-eligibility forms. Would prohibit employers from knowingly employing non-citizens unless they have been admitted for permanent residence, their status includes work authorization, or employment is approved by the U.S. Attorney General.

    Status
    S.2665: Attached to a favorable report by the Joint Committee of S.3072

    As of 7/29/26

LGBTQ+ Rights

  • Bill
    H.4539

    Sponsor
    Rep. Gordon (D)

    Summary
    Takes away any statute of limitations for the sexual assault of a minor

    Status
    H.4539: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    S.2725

    Sponsors
    Sen. Jehlen (D)
    Rep. Collins (D)
    Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

    Summary
    Creates a commission on the status of transgender people to study and report on current issues affecting transgender individuals in the Commonwealth to inform other governmental entities on how to best support such communities.

    Status
    S.2725: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Mean

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    S.2882

    Sponsors
    Sen. Cyr

    Summary
    In reclassifying licensed electrologists under state law, this Bill seeks to allow for insurance coverage of hair removal procedures when such procedures are necessary for gender affirming care.

    Status
    S.2882: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.2501, S.1505

    Sponsors
    Rep. Montaño (D)
    Sen. Cyr (D)

    Summary
    Mandates the collection of voluntary self-identification demographic information about sexuality and gender identity to allow for better healthcare to be provided to LGBTQ+ communities.

    Status
    H.2501: Referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
    S.1505: Referred to the Senate Committee on Rules

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.4550, S.715

    Sponsors
    Rep. Higgins (D)
    Sen. Cyr (D)

    Summary
    Enhances insurance coverage for assisted reproductive technology or fertility treatment used by same-sex couples, including increasing professional training on providing such services to LGBTQ+ families.

    Status
    H.4550: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.715: Referred to the Senate Committee on Rules

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.1893, S.1062

    Sponsors
    Rep. Montaño (D)
    Sen. Cyr (D)

    Summary
    Would repeal “common nightwalking” and grant limited amnesty to sex workers that seek help.

    Status
    H.1893: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary
    S.1062: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.655, S.2689

    Sponsors
    Rep. Nguyen (D)
    Sen. Gomez (D)
    Joint Committee on Education

    Summary
    Provides inclusive education acknowledging the contributions of historically underrepresented groups. Mandates that topics such as slavery, segregation, immigration, and discrimination be addressed. 

    Status
    H.655: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.2689: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    HB4538

    Sponsor
    Rep. Gordon (D)

    Summary
    Details the sentencing and punishment for any school or government official who sexually assaults a minor.

    Status
    HB4538: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.3317, S.2116

    Sponsors
    Rep. Domb (D)
    Sen. Comerford (D)

    Summary
    Updates the State Plumbing Code to allow for the installation of gender-neutral bathroom facilities which can accommodate more than one individual at a time.

    Status
    H.3317: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.2116: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.804

    Sponsors
    Rep. Blais (D)

    Summary
    Would replace gendered words in election law with gender-neutral words.

    Status
    H.804: Hearing held on 7/27/26

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.4665, S.340

    Sponsors
    Rep. Higgins (D)
    Sen. DiDomenico (D)
    Sen. Cyr (D)

    Summary
    Mandates the inclusion of LGBTQ+ history in public schools.

    Status
    H.4665: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.340: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.1973, S.2615

    Sponsors
    Rep. Sabadosa (D)
    Rep. Lewis (D)
    Sen. Comerford (D)

    Summary
    This Bill would change the process for legal name changes to allow for name change petitions to be sealed from public access to protect an applicant’s personal privacy and safety. This is particularly important for the Transgender and Gender Non-Confirming/Nonbinary communities as well as survivors of domestic violence.

    Status
    H.1973: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.2615: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.2656

    Sponsors
    Rep. Lewis (D)
    Sen. Cyr (D)

    Summary
    Mandates the appointment of an LGBTQ+ outreach coordinator at each Massachusetts correctional facility to, among other offerings, provide free access to HIV prevention and management medication while incarcerated and to ensure continued access to such medication upon release.

    Status
    H.2656: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.3594, S.2726

    Sponsors
    Rep. Moran (D)
    Rep. Scanlon (D)
    Sen. Cyr (D)

    Summary
    Students have a right to receive educational and age-appropriate information from libraries. Ensures that public schools and libraries can continue to offer inclusive educational materials without censorship on the basis of political or personal views. Creates comprehensive procedures for the selection and evaluation of library materials and subjects the removal of such materials to procedures meant to safeguard the right to learn.

    Status
    H.3594: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.2726: Passed the House chamber as H.5489

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.1835, S.1104

    Sponsors
    Rep. Fernandes (D)
    Rep. Lewis (D)

    Summary
    Creates a peer exception to protect teens from criminal prosecution for consensual sexual activity with peers.

    Status
    H.1835: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.1104: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.1188, S.681

    Sponsors
    Rep. Higgins (D)
    Sen. Comerford (D)

    Summary
    Those seeking gender reaffirming care will not be asked for more than one letter from a mental health care professional by corporations, insurance provider, the commission, or health official.

    Status
    H.1188: Accompanied study order with H.5397
    S.681: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    S.2725

    Sponsors
    Sen. Collins (D)
    Sen. Jehlen (D)
    Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

    Summary
    Establishes commission on the status of transgender people that would conduct ongoing studies on the status of transgender people, inform community leaders, recommend qualified transgender candidates for appointive posts, assess state agency programs, etc.

    Status
    S.2725: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

Gender Based Violence

  • Bill
    H.1594, S.3158

    Sponsors
    Rep. Blais (D)
    Sen. Moore (D)

    Summary
    The misuse of the court system by people who cause harm to further tactics of abusive power and control is referred to as abusive litigation. These tactics can force survivors to appear repeatedly in court at their emotional and financial expense. This bill provides courts with a tool to curb abusive litigation and mitigate its harms.

    Status
    H.1594: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.3158: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and means

    As of 1/9/26

  • Bill
    H.2143, S.1294

    Sponsor
    Rep. Livingstone (D)
    Sen. Creem (D)

    Summary
    Extending protection to work for victims of abusive behavior.

    Status
    H.2143: Referred to the House Committee on Steering, Policy, and Scheduling
    S.1294: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill #
    H.1747

    Sponsors
    Rep. Higgins (D)

    Summary
    Protect those who report crimes in good faith from being prosecuted for specific offenses if the evidence of such offenses is found in their crime report.

    Status
    H.1747: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.4537, S.1118

    Sponsors
    Rep. Nguyen (D)
    Sen. Friedman (D)

    Summary
    Strengthens protections for participants in business transactions or investments who are affected by sexual harassment.

    Status
    H.4537: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.1118: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.4114, S.2174

    Sponsors
    Rep. Holmes (D)
    Sen. Miranda (D)

    Summary
    Establishes an office of unsolved homicides in the Attorney General’s Office to address homicides that remain unsolved three years after their occurrence. Further creates an unsolved homicides task force, database, and fund.

    Status
    H.4114: Hearing held 9/23/25 in the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.2174: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.4610

    Sponsors
    Rep. Kilcoyne (D)

    Summary
    Would establish an interagency committee to explore the decriminalization of sex work in Massachusetts.

    Status
    H.4610: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.1919, S.1249

    Sponsors
    Rep. Nguyen (D)
    Sen. Rausch (D)

    Summary
    Makes height and weight protected identities alongside race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and others.

    Status
    H.1919: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.1249: Referred to the Joint Committee on Judiciary

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.5023, S.1295

    Sponsors
    Rep. Worrell (D)
    Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development

    Summary
    Requires all employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations to adopt comprehensive anti-harassment policies, ban retaliation following reports of such behavior, and provide training to prevent unlawful harassment.

    Status
    H.5023: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.1295: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.4978, S.200

    Sponsors
    Rep. Barber (D)
    Sen. Creem (D)
    Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

    Summary
    Legislation to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists

    Status
    H.4978: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.200: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.1773

    Sponsor
    Rep. Jones, Jr. (R)

    Summary
    Prohibiting motor vehicle tracking devices without consent.

    Status
    H.1773: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.1980

    Sponsor
    Rep. Sabadosa (D)

    Summary
    Promote the health and safety of people working in the sex trade.

    Status
    H.1980: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.1587, S.1256

    Sponsors
    Rep. Barber (D)
    Rep. Fluker-Reid (D)
    Sen. Rush (D)

    Summary
    Would allow survivors of domestic and sexual violence to motion the court for diversion from prosecution, while allowing currently incarcerated survivors to motion the court to reconsider whether their transgression was a result of coercion or abuse.

    Status
    H.1587: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.1256: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    S.1295

    Sponsors
    Rep. Worrell (D)

    Summary
    Requires that all employers adopt and distribute a comprehensive anti-harassment policy and hosts mandated annual harassment-prevention training.

    Status
    S.1295: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.2634

    Sponsors
    Rep. Higgins (D)

    Summary
    Expands the definitions of “control” and “coercion” for specified offenses and requires all law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy prohibiting officers from knowingly and willingly engaging in sexual contract with a suspect in a prostitution investigation.

    Status
    H.2634: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Public safety and Homeland Security

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.1980

    Sponsors
    Rep. Sabadosa (D)

    Summary
    Decriminalize independent adult sex work and criminalize taking the earnings of sex workers with a 2-year mandatory minimum unless earnings are consensually shared.

    Status
    H.1980: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary

    As of 7/29/26

Constitutional Equity

  • Bill
    H.4760, S.504

    Sponsor
    Rep. Donaghue (D)
    Sen. Creem (D)
    Joint Committee on Election Laws

    Summary
    Requires the Secretary to arrange inspection of all polling places and early voting sites at least once every four years, to ensure compliance with federal and state disability accessibility laws. Cities and towns not in compliance must take immediate action to comply and file a compliance plan, and the Attorney General can enforce compliance in court.

    Status
    H.4760: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.504: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.834, S.505

    Sponsors
    Rep. Gentile (D)
    Sen. Creem (D)

    Summary
    Same Day Voter Registration allows all eligible voters to register or update their registration in-person on Election Day or early voting days. In doing so, it eliminates the current, arbitrary 10-day registration window

    Status
    H.834: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Election Laws
    S.505: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.2313, S.1464

    Sponsors
    Rep. Meschino (D)
    Sen. O’Connor (R)

    Summary
    A technical amendment removing the town of Hull from the Eastern Regional Commission on the Status of Women’s geographic boundary.

    Status
    H.2313: Passed and signed into law!
    S.1464: Referred to the Senate Committee on Rules

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.4831

    Sponsors
    Rep. Farley-Bouvier (D)
    Rep. Cabral (D)

    Summary
    Allows the option of remote participation to all appointed members of public bodies and mandates free and adequate public access to meetings conducted through remote participation.

    Status
    H.4831: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.799, S.503

    Sponsor
    Rep. Arriaga (D)
    Sen. Creem (D)

    Summary
    In decoupling the municipal census (which records the number of citizens in an area) from the voter rolls (which includes party affiliation), this Bill seeks to curb partisan gerrymandering.

    Status
    H.799: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Election Laws
    S.503: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.1360, S.869

    Sponsors
    Rep. Domb (D)
    Sen. Gómez (D)

    Summary
    Prohibits the deprioritization of individuals with disabilities based on assumptions of quality of life, including denying or deprioritizing treatment on the basis of disability or chronic health conditions.

    Status
    H.1360: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.869: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.3398, S.2160

    Sponsors
    Rep. Nguyen (D)
    Sen. Lewis (D)

    Summary
    Ensures gender parity and racial and ethnic diversity on public boards and commissions. Asks for transparency, data collection, and reporting of public board and commission membership in order to disclose the gaps of representation.

    Status
    H.3398: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
    S.2160: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.874, S.524

    Sponsors
    Rep. Uyterhoeven (D)
    Sen. Miranda (D)

    Summary
    Restores voting rights to incarcerated felons.

    Status
    H.874: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Election Laws
    S.524: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

Bills we Oppose

  • Bill
    H.1683, S.1116

    Sponsors
    Rep. Farley-Bouvier (D)
    Sen. Friedman (D)

    Summary
    This bill would keep the buying of sex illegal, but decriminalize selling sex. This is typically referred to as the Nordic Model, and the issue with this model is that it creates more dangerous conditions for sex workers as clients act more irrationally because they fear they will be targeted by police. Clients will request a different location, give a fake name, and take other measures out of fear of arrest, all of which make work more dangerous for sex workers who rely on their clients for income.

    Status
    H.1683: Study ordered to the Joint Committee on Judiciary
    S.1116: Referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill
    H.584, S.350

    Sponsor
    Rep. Gaskey (R)
    Sen. Fattman (R)

    Summary
    This bill would allow students, coaches, and teams (in gendered sports) to refuse to play against a team that has a player “of the opposite sex” without penalty or repercussion. This piece of legislation is to invalidate and oppress transgender students by allowing others to discriminate against them in sports.

    Status
    H.584: Hearing scheduled 05/06/2025 in the Joint Committee on Education
    S.350: Reported ought NOT to pass by Committee on Education and referred to Senate Committee on Rules.

    As of 7/29/26

  • Bill #
    H.737

    Sponsors
    Rep. Gaskey (R)

    Summary
    Would allow teams and coaches to refuse to play against another team that has a player “of the opposite sex” without penalty. This is clearly anti-trans legislation targeting transgender students in sports.

    Status
    H.737: Hearing held 5/6/25 in the Committee on Education.

    As of 7/29/26