Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 981: An Act establishing housing training program for elected members of municipal boards
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 981 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing housing training program for elected members of municipal boards. Primary sponsor: Lydia Edwards (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 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. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 981) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to establish housing training program for elected members of municipal boards. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Suffolk |
| Brendan Crighton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing