Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1082: An Act relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1082 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws. Primary sponsor: Jamie Eldridge (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 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 Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1082) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, James K. Hawkins and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Eldridge | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
“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 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary