Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 1301: An Act to strengthen representation and promote democratic, transparent, and efficient lawmaking
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SD 1301 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to strengthen representation and promote democratic, transparent, and efficient lawmaking. It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Placed on file.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A petition (accompanied by bill) of Jonathan Hecht, John Lippitt, Mary Connaughton, Peter Enrich and others for legislation to strengthen representation and promote democratic, transparent, and efficient lawmaking.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Baci | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Elizabeth Bradt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Douglas Cannon | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cathleen Cavell | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mary Connaughton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Peter Enrich | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jonathan Hecht | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scotia Hille | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jay Kaufman | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jeanne Kempthorne | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jeanne Krieger | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Lippitt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jennifer Nassour | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jordan Berg Powers | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mary Ann Stewart | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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