Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 188: An Act allowing the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 188 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act allowing the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Primary sponsor: Mike Barrett (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 19, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2705.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 188) of Michael J. Barrett and Pavel M. Payano for legislation to allow the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Barrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
“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 S2705
- Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure