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Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

S 2714: An Act studying discrimination in public accommodation for individuals with service animals

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

S 2714 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on October 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act studying discrimination in public accommodation for individuals with service animals. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Committee recommended ought to pass 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.

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2714) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to study discrimination in public accommodation for individuals with service animals. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Joan LovelyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenateSecond Essex

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
  2. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
  3. Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
  4. House concurred
  5. Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
  6. Rules suspended
  7. Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source