Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2617: An Act granting the city of Worcester the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2617 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on September 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act granting the city of Worcester the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans. Primary sponsor: Mike Moore (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2617) of Michael O. Moore (with the approval of the city council) to grant the city of Worcester the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 02:00 PM-02:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government