Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 6: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution establishing an independent redistricting commission
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 6 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution establishing an independent redistricting commission. Primary sponsor: Jamie Eldridge (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2025): Placed on file, in concurrence.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 6) of James B. Eldridge for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to establish an independent redistricting commission. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Eldridge | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on file, in concurrence
- Proposal for Constitutional Amendment ought not to pass (under Joint Rule 23) and placed on file
- Hearing scheduled for 04/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws