Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 540: Resolve preventing the discharge of radioactive materials
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 540 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolve preventing the discharge of radioactive materials. Primary sponsor: Dylan Fernandes (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 31, 2025): Resolve 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. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 540) of Dylan A. Fernandes that provisions be made to examine and report on the potential negative environmental and economic impacts of radioactive materials. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Fernandes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| 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
- Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- 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