Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 506: An Act relative to dark money in local government
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 506 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to dark money in local government. Primary sponsor: Julian Cyr (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 24, 2025): 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.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 506) of Julian Cyr and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation relative to dark money in local government. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Cyr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
“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
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws