Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2703: An Act relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2703 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on November 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Higher Education. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 13, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, November , 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 933) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2703).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Higher Education | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- New draft of S933
- Reported from the committee on Higher Education