Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2209: An Act protecting against discrimination in lobbying
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2209 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting against discrimination in lobbying. Primary sponsor: Becca Rausch (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see S2943.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2209) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to automatically disqualify any person or organization to have engaged in an unlawful practice from acting or registering as an executive or legislative agent for a period of 4 years from the date of final determination. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becca Rausch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
“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 S2943
- Reporting date extended to Saturday January 31, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/05/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed
- Hearing scheduled for 11/05/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight