Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 539: An Act prohibiting COVID-19, mRNA vaccination and gene-altering procedures as a condition of entry
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 539 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act prohibiting COVID-19, mRNA vaccination and gene-altering procedures as a condition of entry. Primary sponsor: Peter Durant (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2815.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 539) of Peter J. Durant, Daniel Seitz, and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of entry. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Durant | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Daniel Seitz | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Alyson Sullivan-Almeida | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Plymouth |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th 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
- Accompanied a study order, see S2815
- Hearing scheduled for 10/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Referred to the committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management