Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 941: An Act designating the Senator Bill Owens Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 941 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act designating the Senator Bill Owens Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Primary sponsor: Liz Miranda (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 24, 2025): Bill 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 Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 941) of Liz Miranda for legislation to rename the Center for African, Caribbean & Community Development at the University of Massachusetts Boston as the Senator Bill Owens Center. Higher Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Miranda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Higher Education