Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1461: Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1461 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment. Primary sponsor: Mike Moore (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (November 19, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2715.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1461) of Michael O. Moore that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the use and effectiveness of the zoning approval process of educational uses under the so-called Dover amendment. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
“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 new draft, see S2715
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government