Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2968: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, to grant permanent easements over certain land in the town of Milton for highway purposes
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2968 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, to grant permanent easements over certain land in the town of Milton for highway purposes. Primary sponsor: Senate Committee on Ways and Means. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 7, 2026): Signed by the Governor, Chapter 184 of the Acts of 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, February 26, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill authorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, to grant permanent easements over certain land in the town of Milton for highway purposes (Senate, No. 2657),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2968).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senate Committee on Ways and Means | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| Richard Wells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Norfolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor, Chapter 184 of the Acts of 2026
- Laid before the Governor
- Enacted -see Roll Call #236 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0)
- Enacted - 152 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 268 )
- Emergency preamble adopted
- Emergency preamble adopted
- Senate concurred in the House amendment
- Rules suspended
- Read third and passed to be engrossed
- Rules suspended
- Ordered to a third reading
- Read second, amended (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means)
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