Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 542: An Act to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 542 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators. Primary sponsor: Bruce Tarr (Republican). 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. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 542) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Tarr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and 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
- 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