Massachusetts Civil Rights Bills
1,284 civil rights bills in the Massachusetts legislature, updated nightly.
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H 5705·In Committee·Oct 22, 2026·Christopher J. Worrell
An Act directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Melvin Casseus
House: Referred to the committee on Public Service
H 5520·Signed into Law·Oct 21, 2026·Maura T. Healey
An Act exempting George Patrinos from the maximum age requirement age for the position of firefighter in the town of Dudley
Executive: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 255 of the Acts of 2026
HD 6400·Introduced·Oct 19, 2026·Disabled Persons Protection Commission
The annual report of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (under Section 15(f) of Chapter 19C of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2026 Summary of the Abuser Registry
Placed on file
SD 4302·Introduced·Oct 15, 2026·Disabled Persons Protection Commission
Disabled Persons Protection Commission’s FY 2026 Summary of the Abuser Registry
Placed on file
HD 6383·Introduced·Oct 15, 2026·Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation
A communication from the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (see Section 10 of Chapter 221A of the General Laws) submitting its annual report for fiscal year 2026
Placed on file
S 3017·Sent to Executive·Oct 13, 2026·Nick Collins
An Act directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Elijah George Osborne
Senate: Enacted and laid before the Governor
H 5690·Reported by Committee·Oct 13, 2026·Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
An Act authorizing the town of Ludlow to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
House: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
H 5514·Passed One Chamber·Oct 13, 2026·Christopher J. Worrell
An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Jorge Enriquez
Senate: Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading
H 4852·Reported by Committee·Oct 1, 2026·Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults
House: Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
SD 4280·Introduced·Oct 1, 2026·Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation
Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation FY26 Annual Report
Placed on file
SD 3873·In Committee·Oct 1, 2026·Mike Brady
An Act to ensure all Massachusetts litigants due process of law
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
H 5660·Reported by Committee·Oct 1, 2026·David M. Rogers
An Act authorizing remote participation at town meetings and special town meetings in the town of Belmont
House: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
HD 6314·Introduced·Sep 28, 2026·Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities
A communication from the Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities (see Section 2 of Chapter 19C of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2026 annual report
Placed on file
HD 5974·Introduced·Sep 28, 2026·Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see Section 5 of Chapter 276B of the General Laws) submitting the annual report of the Restorative Justice Advisory Committee for fiscal year 2025
Placed on file
S 3138·Passed One Chamber·Sep 28, 2026·Rebecca L. Rausch
An Act authorizing the town of Medfield to utilize alternative methods for notice of public hearings
House: Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
SD 2669·In Committee·Sep 24, 2026·Jamie Eldridge
An Act enabling local options for tenant protections
Referred to the committee on Housing
SD 4254·Introduced·Sep 24, 2026·Department of Conservation and Recreation
Charles River Task Force on Equitable River Access Report of Recommendations
Placed on file
S 3271·In Committee·Sep 21, 2026·John F. Keenan
Election Laws - Extension Order
Adopted
S 3186·In Committee·Sep 21, 2026·James B. Eldridge
An Act conforming with the electoral count reform act of 2022 and ensuring uniform faithful presidential electors
Reporting date extended to Tuesday November 3, 2026
H 1477·Failed·Sep 21, 2026·Mike Connolly
An Act enabling local options for tenant protections
Accompanied a study order, see H5678 (under House Rule 27)
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