Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1078: An Act protecting employee free speech
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1078 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting employee free speech. Primary sponsor: Lydia Edwards (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1078) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to protect employee free speech. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2
- Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary