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Legislature Passes Bill to Remove Outdated and Offensive Terms in General Laws
June 4, 2026Bill removes out-of-date and offensive terms related to persons with disabilities
House Passes Extended Alcohol Service Pilot Program for the Summer
June 4, 2026Bill allows municipalities to extend on-premise alcohol consumption by one hour up to 3 a.m.
House Passes Landmark Data Privacy Legislation with Strong Consumer Protections
June 4, 2026The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers with greater control over their own data
Legislature Approves $1.35 Billion Package to Shore Up Public Education and Transportation, Lower Housing Costs
June 4, 2026Fair Share Funding Funds Broad Relief for Families, Communities, and Local Government
Legislature Approves Major Transportation and Infrastructure Package to Support Municipal Roads, Transit, and Housing
June 4, 2026Package includes funding for pothole repairs, bridge modernization, rail improvements across Massachusetts
House Passes Public Records, Audit Authorization Bill
June 3, 2026Bill applies a formal public records request process to the Legislature for the first time
House Passes Judiciary, Public Health and Transportation Bills
May 20, 2026Bills prohibit weaponized robotic devices, increase access to epinephrine, require newborn screening for cCMV, honor Blue Start Families, and establish a blue envelope program to facilitate interactions between police and persons with autism
House Passes FY27 Budget, Invests in Programs that Support Families Across Massachusetts
April 29, 2026Highlights include investments made through the Fair Share surtax and a record investment in local aid for cities and towns