Legislation / Massachusetts
Every Massachusetts bill, explained.
What the Massachusetts Legislature is working on, what became law, who sponsored it and how members voted, in plain English and linked to the official record.
- Bills
- 9,010
- Roll-call votes
- 4,654
- Bill texts
- 8,984
- Sponsorships
- 37,382
In session: the 194th General Court, since January 1, 2025.
In the news
The Massachusetts bills getting the most coverage right now.
- H.4174: An Act relative to the Ayer Library
- H.5696: An Act relative to the establishment of a Milton means-tested property tax exemption
- H.2926: An Act further defining a quorum of the Worcester Regional Retirement System Board Advisory Council
- H.5399: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Carla Johnson, an employee of the department of unemployment assistance
- H.4721: An Act relative to the board of water commissioners of the Dalton fire district
- H.5685: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Carry Shulock-Sexton, an employee of the department of agricultural resources
- H.3909: An Act authorizing the Provincetown year-round market rate rental housing trust to acquire year-round housing occupancy restrictions
- H.5171: An Act removing the Treasurer as Acting Mayor in the Holyoke Charter
Recently signed into law
- H4174: An Act relative to the Ayer Library
Signed into law, October 27, 2026
- H5430: An Act designating the Hyannis Transportation Center in the town of Hyannis as the Thomas S. Cahir Cape Cod Transportation Center
Signed into law, October 27, 2026
- S3139: An Act authorizing the town of Medfield to continue the employment of David O'Toole as deputy fire chief
Signed into law, October 27, 2026
- H4585: An Act authorizing the town of Auburn to offer expanded senior property tax abatements
Signed into law, October 26, 2026
- S3097: An Act amending the waterways capital improvement fund for the town of Dennis
Signed into law, October 26, 2026
- H4716: An Act amending the charter of the city of Pittsfield
Signed into law, October 22, 2026
- H4721: An Act relative to the board of water commissioners of the Dalton fire district
Signed into law, October 22, 2026
- H5685: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Carry Shulock-Sexton, an employee of the department of agricultural resources
Signed into law, October 22, 2026
- H3909: An Act authorizing the Provincetown year-round market rate rental housing trust to acquire year-round housing occupancy restrictions
Signed into law, October 21, 2026
- H4580: An Act relative to the select board of the town of Berlin
Signed into law, October 21, 2026
Latest activity
- H2926: An Act further defining a quorum of the Worcester Regional Retirement System Board Advisory Council
Passed both chambers, November 2, 2026
- H4747: An Act relative to the New Bedford Police Association
In committee, November 2, 2026
- H4890: An Act relative to the maintenance of pre-employment physical examination records for public safety personnel in the city of Quincy
In committee, November 2, 2026
- H5358: An Act authorizing the city of Newton to place municipal charges liens on certain properties in the city of Newton for nonpayment of any local charge, fee or fine
Passed one chamber, November 2, 2026
- H5399: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Carla Johnson, an employee of the department of unemployment assistance
Passed both chambers, November 2, 2026
- H5435: An Act authorizing the town of Topsfield to continue to employment of police chief Neal Hovey
In committee, November 2, 2026
- H5593: An Act amending the town manager act for the town of Danvers
Passed one chamber, November 2, 2026
- H5611: An Act relative to the water and sewer commission of the town of Hopedale
Passed one chamber, November 2, 2026
- H5698: An Act providing injured on duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinale
In committee, November 2, 2026
- H5714: An Act authorizing the town of Holland to continue the employment of Barton Temple
In committee, November 2, 2026
- H5715: An Act providing for the recall of elected officers in the city of New Bedford
In committee, November 2, 2026
- S3137: An Act providing for improved public access and climate resiliency on the Mystic River and increasing the utilization of the designated port area
Passed one chamber, November 2, 2026
- S3292: An Act authorizing the school committee of the city of Brockton and the Brockton city council to declare certain land as surplus on land known as "Keith Field" in the city of Brockton
In committee, November 2, 2026
- S3293: An Act changing the term of the elected office of moderator in the town of Scituate
In committee, November 2, 2026
- S3294: An Act to amend the Marshfield town charter
In committee, November 2, 2026
Common questions
- How many Massachusetts bills does Delilah track?
- 9,010 bills from the Massachusetts Legislature, with 4,654 roll-call votes and 8,984 bill texts, each linked to the official record.
- Is the Massachusetts Legislature in session?
- Yes. The 194th General Court began January 1, 2025 and is expected to adjourn January 6, 2027.
- How do I track a Massachusetts bill?
- Search any bill on Delilah to see its status, sponsors, votes and full text in plain English, and follow it to get an alert when it moves. Delilah is free on iPhone and Android, and Delilah Pro adds reports and alerts for teams.
- Can I ask an AI about Massachusetts legislation?
- Yes. Ask Delilah answers questions about Massachusetts bills from the official record, and the Delilah connector brings the same data into Claude and ChatGPT.
