Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2224: An Act relative to the use of competitive bidding process for emergency shelter programs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2224 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the use of competitive bidding process for emergency shelter programs. Primary sponsor: Bruce Tarr (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S2910.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2224) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to the use of competitive bidding process for emergency shelter programs. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Tarr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Peter Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“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 study order, see S2910
- Reporting date extended to Saturday January 31, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight