Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 950: An Act to advance fairness, integrity, and excellence in higher education admissions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 950 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to advance fairness, integrity, and excellence in higher education admissions. Primary sponsor: Pavel Payano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2534.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 950) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to require higher education institutions to issue an annual report to the attorney general and department of higher education on their prior year admissions preference. Higher Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Payano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
“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 new draft, see S2534
- Hearing scheduled for 05/05/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Higher Education