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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Rebecca L. Rausch Democrat - Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex

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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.