Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2097: An Act ensuring transparency in research funding
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2097 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act ensuring transparency in research funding. Primary sponsor: John Velis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 22, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2753.
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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. 2097) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the taxation of manufacturing corporations or a research and development corporations in the commonwealth. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Velis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden 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
- Accompanied a new draft, see S2753
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/03/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:35 PM in Gardner Auditorium Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/03/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue