Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 2982: An Act relative to residential address privacy for candidates on general and primary election ballots
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SD 2982 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on June 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to residential address privacy for candidates on general and primary election ballots. Primary sponsor: Jake Oliveira (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2025): Referred to the committee on Election Laws.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to residential address privacy for candidates on general and primary election ballots. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliveira | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws
- Senate Rule 20 and Joint Rule 12 suspended