Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 3161: An Act to promote Yes in God's Back Yard
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3161 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on July 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to promote Yes in God's Back Yard. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 13, 2026): 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, July 13, 2026 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1430) of Brendan P. Crighton and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to the taxation of certain land and zoning ordinances owned by religious organizations, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3161).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Brendan Crighton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First 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 S1430
- Reported from the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government