Becca.Rausch@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 215
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 215
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1555
| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
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| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3555 | Senate, January 7, 2026 -- (Filed by Ms. Rausch) Order relative to the daily printing of the Journal of the Senate. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3636 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to get ICE out of families. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3638 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to de-ICE Massachusetts law enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3639 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to support the pursuit of justice against ICE. The Judiciary. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3641 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to melt ICE defenses. The Judiciary. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3643 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to uncover ICE. Transportation. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3722 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to repeal archaic laws criminalizing pregnancy. The Judiciary. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.170 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1876 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 170) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Brendan P. Crighton and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to provide for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.171 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2114 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 171) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to support maternal health by providing financial assistance to an eligible pregnant person. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.308 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1576 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect the Commonwealth’s gaming industry. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.441 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2121 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 441) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.442 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2173 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 442) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a special commission on special education funding. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.443 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2195 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 443) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to modernize the board of elementary and secondary education. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.444 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2197 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 444) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.527 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2129 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 527) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to early voting cost reimbursements. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.528 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2138 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 528) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to enhance jurisdiction of the state ballot law commission. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.529 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2167 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 529) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to ensure municipal participation of the widest eligible range. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.530 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2168 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 530) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to require tax return disclosure to appear on a presidential primary ballot. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.531 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2194 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.532 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2277 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 532) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote democracy in primary elections. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.533 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2321 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 533) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.534 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2441 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to upgrade elections infrastructure, improve voting access, and reduce municipal burden. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.654 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2134 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 654) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Edward R. Philips, Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce plastics. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.655 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2202 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 655) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to advance water access equity through utility reporting requirements. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.822 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2119 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 822) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to expand health insurance access for state employees. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.823 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2122 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 823) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to enhance post-pregnancy mental health care. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.824 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2124 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Rebecca L. Rausch, John F. Keenan and Manny Cruz for legislation relative to coverage for pain medication for IUD procedures. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.904 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2127 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 904) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to strengthen health spending accountability processes within the health policy commission and the center for health information and analysis. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.951 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2172 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 951) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to support college students in recovery. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1023 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1952 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1023) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to create a chapter 40B commission to investigate and study the issuance of permits and approvals for housing projects. Housing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1244 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1858 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1244) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Sally P. Kerans, Manny Cruz, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance access to abortion care. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1245 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1914 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1245) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Michael O. Moore for legislation to create the environmental enforcement task force. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1246 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2123 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1246) of Rebecca L. Rausch and William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to the addition of sex and gender as a protected class category for crime prosecutions. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1247 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2125 | 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. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1248 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2126 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1248) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to codify public interest organizational standing to protect and promote civil rights. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1249 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2132 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1249) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to prohibit body size discrimination. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1250 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2183 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1250) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to strengthen the commonwealth's Anti-SLAPP law. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1251 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2201 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1251) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to repeal the criminalization of blasphemy. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1252 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2203 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1252) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a right to freedom from doxing. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1253 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2338 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1253) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect the free flow of information in Massachusetts. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1366 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1954 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1366) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to non-compete agreements for veterinarians. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1367 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2120 | 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. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1471 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2189 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1471) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to empower municipalities and improving efficiency. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1617 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1944 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1617) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to prohibit the sale of dextromethorphan to minors. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1618 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2117 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Erika Uyterhoeven, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1758 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1955 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1758) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to band the use of tear gas against civilians. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.1815 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2989 | By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1815) of Sally P. Kerans, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to further regulating access to abortion care. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1898 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2166 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1898) of Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the appointment of retired police officers to perform police details in the town of Plainville. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2068 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2266 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2068) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to hostile learning environments at higher education institutes and tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2204 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2130 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2204) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote equality and respect in the legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2205 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2185 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2205) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to update the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2206 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2187 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2206) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote governmental efficiency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2207 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2206 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2207) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to regard information governance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2208 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2311 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2208) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish Election Day as a holiday and providing paid voting leave. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2209 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2316 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2209) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to automatically disqualify any person or organization to have engaged in an unlawful practice from acting or registering as an executive or legislative agent for a period of 4 years from the date of final determination. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2210 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2334 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2210) of Rebecca L. Rausch, John F. Keenan and Mike Connolly for legislation to extend the public records law to the Governor and the Legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2211 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2335 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2211) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to close a loophole in lobbying law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2337 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2165 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2337) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Leigh Davis for legislation to establish a choreographer laureate of the commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2666 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3055 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2666) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Dylan A. Fernandes, Patricia D. Jehlen, Nick Collins and others for legislation to establish Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2733 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3395 | Filed by Ms. Rausch -- Order relative to granting the committee on Environment and Natural Resources until June 30, 2026 within which time to make its final report on current Senate documents relative to environment and natural resources matters. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2734 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3396 | Filed by Ms. Rausch -- Order relative to granting the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government until June 30, 2026 within which time to make its final report on current Senate documents relative to municipalities and regional government. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2742 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2989 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2742) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, James K. Hawkins, Brian M. Ashe, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to enhance safety and security for candidates and professionals. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2743 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3336 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2743) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James K. Hawkins for legislation relative to officer training concerning staged suicides. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2893 | Senate, December 18, 2025 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rausch) to the House Bill authorizing the town of Milford to convert a license for the sale of wine and malt beverages into a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be consumed on the premises (House, No. 4359). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2904 | Senate, January 8, 2026 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rausch) to the House Bill relative to any vacancy among town meeting members in Milford (House, No. 4171). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2908 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3496 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Shannon Manning, an employee of the trial court. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2949 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3654 | filed by Ms. Rausch -- Order relative to granting the committee on Environment and Natural Resources until March 31, 2026 within which time to make its final report on current Senate documents relative to environment and natural resources late files. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2950 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3655 | Filed by Ms. Rausch -- Order relative to granting the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government until March 31, 2026 within which time to make its final report on current Senate documents relative to municipalities and regional government. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.3013 | Senate, May 7, 2026 - Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rausch) to the House Bill revising the charter of the town of Millis, as amended (House, No. 3911). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.3138 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.4009 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3138) of Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Medfield to utilize alternative methods for notice of public hearings. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.3139 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.4010 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3139) of Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Medfield to continue the employment of David O'Toole as deputy fire chief. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3589 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2585 | By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3589) of Leigh Davis for legislation to establish a choreographer laureate of the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3899 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4437 | By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3899) of Marcus S. Vaughn (by vote of the town) relative to reserved capacity billing in the town of Norfolk. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.