Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1642: An Act relative to protecting safety from unlicensed work or trades
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1642 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to protecting safety from unlicensed work or trades. Primary sponsor: Mike Brady (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 4, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2798.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1642) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to protecting safety from unlicensed work or trades. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Brady | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“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, see S2798
- Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security