Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 256: An Act relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 256 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 13, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2672.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th 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 S2672
- Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure