Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 388: An Act to fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 388 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment. Primary sponsor: Robyn Kennedy (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 22, 2025): Accompanied S400.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 388) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Independent 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robyn Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| John Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Bill Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Adam Gómez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied S400
- Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education