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Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

S 186: An Act establishing the MassMade Program

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

S 186 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the MassMade Program. Primary sponsor: John Velis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): 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. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 186) of John C. Velis for legislation to establish the MassMade Program. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
John VelisPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenateHampden and Hampshire

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
  2. Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
  3. House concurred
  4. Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source