Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 641: An Act to strengthen maritime activity and economic development in the Port of New Bedford
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 641 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to strengthen maritime activity and economic development in the Port of New Bedford. Primary sponsor: Mark Montigny (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 3, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2687.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 641) of Mark C. Montigny, Christopher M. Markey, Christopher Hendricks and Mark D. Sylvia for legislation to strengthen maritime activity and economic development in the Port of New Bedford. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Montigny | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and Plymouth |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Christopher Markey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Bristol |
| Mark Sylvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Bristol |
“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 S2687
- Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources