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Senate Passes the SAFER Act: Consensus, Common Sense Gun Reform for Massachusetts
February 1, 2024Today, with bipartisan support, the Massachusetts Senate passed An Act to sensibly address firearm violence through effective reform—the SAFER Act—to increase firearm safety in the state without infringing on the rights of gun owners. Following a thorough debate amongst members on the Senate floor, the bill passed 37 to 3.
Fact Sheet: SAFER Act (An Act to Sensibly Address Firearm Violence Through Effective Reform)
January 25, 2024Thanks to robust gun laws and investment in gun violence prevention, Massachusetts already has one of the lowest rates of gun violence in the nation. Senate bill S.2572, An act to sensibly address firearm violence through effective reform—the SAFER Act—builds on that strong foundation, updates state laws to reflect new technologies and trends, and makes the Commonwealth’s residents even safer without infringing on the rights of lawful gun owners.
Senate Unveils the SAFER Act: Comprehensive Gun Safety Reform for Massachusetts
January 25, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate introduced Senate bill S.2572, An act to sensibly address firearm violence through effective reform—the SAFER Act—comprehensive gun safety legislation to reform and modernize the state’s firearm laws, support the state’s public safety and public health infrastructure in mitigating gun violence, and strengthen accountability and oversight mechanisms for illegal gun activity.
Senate Acts to Protect Consumers During Real Estate Appraisals
January 19, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to enhance consumer protections for residents receiving appraisals for their own real estate, or prospective real estate.
Senate Passes Legislation Prohibiting Cat Declawing in Massachusetts
January 18, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation that would prohibit declawing, tendonectomy, and similar procedures from being performed on cats in Massachusetts, except in cases of medical necessity to address a condition that jeopardizes a cat’s health—as determined by a licensed veterinarian.
Senate Acts to Modernize Massachusetts Laws, Repeal Anti-LGBTQIA+ Statutes
January 18, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation to modernize the Commonwealth’s laws and strike outdated and non-inclusive statutes that are discriminatory against LGBTQ+ individuals in the state.
Senate Acts to Modernize Massachusetts Laws, Repeal Anti-LGBTQIA+ Statutes
January 18, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation to modernize the Commonwealth’s laws and strike outdated and non-inclusive statutes that are discriminatory against LGBTQ+ individuals in the state.
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Legislation to Increase The Commonwealth’s Competitive Advantage
January 11, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate passed S.2548, An Act to provide for competitiveness and infrastructure investment in Massachusetts, an economic development bill that takes advantage of the interest accrued from the Commonwealth’s Stabilization Fund and leverages that interest to ensure the state receives the maximum possible share of federal funds. The Commonwealth’s Stabilization fund currently has a historic balance of $8.2 billion.