Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1437: An Act providing exemptions under the MBTA communities law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1437 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing exemptions under the MBTA communities law. Primary sponsor: Kelly Dooner (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 30, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1437) of Kelly A. Dooner, David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to provide exemptions under the MBTA communities law. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Dooner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Norm Orrall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12th Bristol |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
“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-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Accompanied a study order, see S2669
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government