Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2885: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to economic development and emerging technologies matters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2885 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on December 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to economic development and emerging technologies matters. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. Most recent recorded action (December 24, 2025): Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to encourage capital investment in retail sports wagering facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to a business entity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to investment in Massachusetts-based jobs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to define gateway municipalities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to provide additional entertainment choices for the residents and visitors of the commonwealth, promote tourism, and provide additional revenues through the authorization of the playing of certain games at facilities known as cardrooms which are to be located at licensed pari-mutuel facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation relative to Community Institution Stabilization; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to update the definition of gateway municipalities; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to invest in Massachusetts citizens, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2885).
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Accompanied by S294, S295, S296, S297, S298, S301, S303, S304 and S306
- Reported from the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies (under JR10)