Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 167: An Act to maximize participation in federal nutrition programs and improve customer service
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 167 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to maximize participation in federal nutrition programs and improve customer service. Primary sponsor: Mike Moore (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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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 bill, Senate, No. 167) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation to maximize participation in federal nutrition programs and improve customer service. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Adam Gómez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities