Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 2872: An Act significantly alleviating poverty
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 2872 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on May 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act significantly alleviating poverty. Primary sponsor: Sal DiDomenico (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2026): House NON-concurred in the reference to the committee on The Judiciary and referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to significantly alleviate poverty. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal DiDomenico | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| 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
- House NON-concurred in the reference to the committee on The Judiciary and referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- Rules suspended
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
- Rules suspended
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently