Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1343: An Act relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1343 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees. Primary sponsor: John Keenan (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 13, 2026): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3256.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1343) of John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, David F. DeCoste, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide collective bargaining rights for legislative employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Keenan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Lisa Field | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Bristol |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Tram Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Essex |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3256
- Reporting date extended to Thursday July 30, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 3, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development