Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 3142: An Act removing the term hearing impaired from the General Laws
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3142 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on June 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act removing the term hearing impaired from the General Laws. Primary sponsor: Cynthia Creem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 29, 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.
Senate, June 23, 2026 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Creem) for the Senate Bill relative to removing the term hearing impaired from the general laws (Senate, No. 2120).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Creem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and 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
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Passed to be engrossed
- New draft (Creem) of S2120