Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2214: An Act establishing the official tugboat of the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2214 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the official tugboat of the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Mike Rush (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 24, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Rush (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2214) of Michael Kelly, for legislation to establish the official tugboat of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Rush | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Suffolk |
| Michael Kelly | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 Rules
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight