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Massachusetts · Current officeholder

Jo Comerford

Democratic Massachusetts Senate, District Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester

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Sponsored legislation

1007 bills in the current data (153 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
S 11Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural landsPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 28, 2026
S 3261An Act authorizing the city of Greenfield to grant an additional liquor license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premisesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 26, 2026
S 3155An Act authorizing the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven KolakoskiPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 22, 2026
S 3283An Act authorizing the Montague Center Fire District and the Turners Falls Fire District to continue the membership of members John Annear, Lawrence William Peters Jr., David Rehorka, Richard Sawin and Sallie SawinCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 15, 2026
H 4852An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adultsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2026
S 3268An Act authorizing the Montague Center Fire District and the Turners Falls Fire District to continue the membership of members John Annear, Lawrence William Peters Jr., David Rehorka, Richard Sawin and Sallie SawinPrimary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 9, 2026
S 3181An Act providing equal opportunity for residents to vote on establishment of the Great River Regional School DistrictPrimary sponsorEnactedAugust 25, 2026
S 1620An Act protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplementsCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 20, 2026
H 5658Amendment H.5658Co-sponsorIntroducedAugust 20, 2026
S 3239An Act establishing a special legislative commission to study and examine Family, Friend, and Neighbor-Provided Childcare in the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 13, 2026
S 2113An Act establishing an Indigenous Peoples DayPrimary sponsorIn committeeAugust 13, 2026
S 1681An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 13, 2026
S 1339An Act to provide paid family and medical leave to all educatorsCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 13, 2026
H 5653An Act authorizing the town of Athol to grant five (5) additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premisesCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 13, 2026
H 5652An Act authorizing the Town of Athol to grant five (5) additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk off the premisesCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 13, 2026
S 341An Act expanding access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcareCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 10, 2026
S 3197An Act relative to medical chaperones and medical examsCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 10, 2026
S 2726An Act regarding free expressionCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 10, 2026
S 1491An Act relative to chaperones for medical examsCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 10, 2026
S 1485An Act providing for safe and consensual sensitive examinationsPrimary sponsorIn committeeAugust 10, 2026
S 3247Resolutions to call on the congressional delegation to support the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weaponsCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 6, 2026
H 5614An Act authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of DeerfieldCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 6, 2026
H 5626An Act to improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb differenceCo-sponsorPassed one chamberAugust 4, 2026
H 4224An Act validating the New Salem annual town electionCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 4, 2026
S 3141An Act relative to primary care for youCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJuly 31, 2026
S 1649Resolutions to embrace the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and move the US back from the brink of nuclear warPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 31, 2026
H 4549An Act to improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb differenceCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 31, 2026
SD 4007An Act authorizing the Montague Center Fire District and the Turners Falls Fire District to continue the membership of members John Annear, Lawrence William Peters Jr., David Rehorka, Richard Sawin and Sallie SawinPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 30, 2026
S 426An Act to ensure that all students are prepared for future successCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 30, 2026
S 398An Act to promote student college and career success and civic engagementCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 30, 2026
S 374An Act empowering students and schools to thriveCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 30, 2026
H 5610An Act relative to the structure of the commission on the status of grandparents raising grandchildrenCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 30, 2026
H 4361An Act relative to benefits for teachersCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJuly 30, 2026
S 3028An Act promoting pet equity, treatment and safetyCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJuly 29, 2026
H 4483An Act authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of DeerfieldCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 29, 2026
H 225An Act to amend the structure of the Commission of Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 29, 2026
H 4419Resolve providing for an investigation by a special commission relative to the strengths and sustainability of the Commonwealth’s emergency food networkCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 27, 2026
S 3217Amendment S.3217Co-sponsorIntroducedJuly 23, 2026
S 3213Amendment S.3213Co-sponsorIntroducedJuly 23, 2026
S 3208Amendment S.3208Co-sponsorIntroducedJuly 23, 2026
S 3207Amendment S.3207Co-sponsorIntroducedJuly 23, 2026
S 2916An Act improving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questionsCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJuly 23, 2026
H 5015An Act relative to rate equity for community health centersCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
H 4959An Act relative to health insurance coverage for hearing aidsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 3131An Act supporting family caregiversCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
S 1178An Act to reduce mass incarcerationCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
S 1043An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in needPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
H 2426An Act enabling registered dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxideCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
S 3026An Act providing equal opportunity for residents to vote on establishment of the Great River Regional School DistrictCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 16, 2026
S 3022An Act creating the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments and households fund ("The ENOUGH Act")Co-sponsorIn committeeJuly 16, 2026
S 2033An Act combating offshore tax avoidanceCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 16, 2026
S 3161An Act to promote Yes in God's Back YardCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 13, 2026
S 3158An Act controlling and abusive litigationCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 13, 2026
S 1447An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenantsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 13, 2026
S 1430An Act to promote Yes in God's Back YardCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 13, 2026
S 1205An Act relative to controlling and abusive litigationCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 13, 2026
H 5260An Act relative to equal state tax treatment for foreign Social Security-equivalent benefitsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 13, 2026
S 551An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur productsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 549An Act investing in natural and working landsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 547An Act establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public healthPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 3153An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur productsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 3152An Act establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public healthCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 2694An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehiclesCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 1938An Act supporting family caregiversPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 1718An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violenceCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
H 5022An Act relative to direct primary careCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
H 2382An Act relative to office-based surgical centersCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 3162An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibilityCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 6, 2026
H 4193An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the city known as the town of AmherstCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 6, 2026
S 2083An Act increasing the conservation land tax creditCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 2, 2026
S 3145An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibilityCo-sponsorIntroducedJuly 1, 2026
S 2861An Act creating a special commission to examine school bus safetyCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 1, 2026
H 5053An Act establishing a charter for the town of OrangeCo-sponsorEnactedJune 30, 2026
SD 3936An Act authorizing the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven KolakoskiPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 29, 2026
S 1975An Act to reduce poverty by expanding the EITC and the child and family tax creditCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 29, 2026
S 1957An Act supporting families through enhanced tax creditsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 29, 2026
S 1953An Act improving older adult tax relief to address the rising cost of home ownershipCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 29, 2026
S 2612An Act providing for utility shutoff protections during periods of extreme heatPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 25, 2026
S 2565An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorderCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
S 2255An Act relative to electric ratepayer protectionsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 25, 2026
S 2249An Act relative to a tactical transition to affordable, clean thermal energyCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 25, 2026
S 2243An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibilityCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 25, 2026
S 2239An Act prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions or perksCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 25, 2026
S 2228An Act to set equal contracting conditions for electricity customers on basic serviceCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 25, 2026
S 3091An Act creating crumbling concrete relief for homeownersCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 22, 2026
S 867An Act relative to primary care for youCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 18, 2026
S 3135Amendment S.3135Primary sponsorIntroducedJune 18, 2026
S 3116An Act relative to primary care for youCo-sponsorIntroducedJune 18, 2026
S 2619An Act establishing the Massachusetts data privacy actCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJune 17, 2026
H 2505An Act relative to end of life optionsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2026
S 3055An Act clarifying the operation of the Franklin Regional Council of GovernmentsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 15, 2026
S 2563An Act amending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilitiesCo-sponsorEnactedJune 12, 2026
SD 3452An Act to ensure appropriate and timely emergency medical responsePrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 4, 2026
S 2659An Act enhancing child welfare protectionsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 4, 2026
H 3830An Act providing for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefitsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
S 3073An Act designating asparagus as the official vegetable of the CommonwealthPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 28, 2026
S 2581An Act to promote student learning and mental healthCo-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 20, 2026
S 819An Act prohibiting discrimination against 340b drug discount program participantsCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 18, 2026
S 2623An Act promoting community immunityCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 18, 2026
S 1502An Act relative to removing barriers to care for physician assistantsCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 18, 2026
S 2976An Act relative to violations of the United States Constitution under color of lawCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 14, 2026
S 2975An Act protecting access to justiceCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 14, 2026
H 4742An Act authorizing the town of Pelham to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chiefCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 14, 2026
H 4717An Act relative to the annual town meeting for the town of OrangeCo-sponsorEnactedMay 12, 2026
H 1188An Act relative to trans-inclusive health care accessCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 11, 2026
SD 3865An Act creating crumbling concrete relief for homeownersCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 7, 2026
S 2665An Act to notify employees of an I-9 auditCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2026
S 1127An Act ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedingsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2026
S 1122An Act relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreementsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2026
H 5340Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the consumer impacts of electronic textbooksCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 29, 2026
S 3062An Act relative to digital right to repairCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
S 189An Act relative to digital right to repairCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 4099An Act to prohibit landlords and brokers from requiring broker's commissions to be paid by a tenant or prospective tenantCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 2572An Act updating emergency managementCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 3566An Act relative to surety bondsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 21, 2026
H 242An Act to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 16, 2026
H 1371An Act to support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 16, 2026
S 707An Act relative to preventing fraud and establishing regulations on certain virtual currenciesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
S 3048An Act to stop cryptocurrency ATM misuse ("SCAM" Act)Co-sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
H 5041An Act relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditionsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
H 4553An Act requiring coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivorCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
H 2442An Act protecting patients and healthcare workers from exposure to surgical smokeCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
H 4228An Act providing for rent regulation and control of evictions in manufactured housing parks in the town of AtholCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 3204An Act reducing tax liability for grandparents raising grandchildrenCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2580An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
S 1921An Act relative to retirement equity for parenting teachersCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
H 559Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the consumer impacts of electronic textbooksCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
H 3159An Act supporting family caregiversCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
S 804An Act providing for regulation and reporting requirements for qualifying virtual currency kiosk operatorsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
S 784An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforceCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
S 3045An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforceCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
S 1856An Act relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunicatorsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
S 1817An Act to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefitsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
S 1804An Act designating certain employees of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to be in Group 2 of the contributory retirement systemPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
S 1786An Act relative to employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environmentsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
S 3040An Act fostering agricultural resilience in MassachusettsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 6, 2026
H 3972An Act providing for utility shutoff protections during periods of extreme heatCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3529An Act relative to building energy and decarbonizationCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3464An Act to update the bottle billCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3452An Act protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increasesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
S 690An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employerCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
S 3034An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFASCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
S 1504An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFASCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
H 4209An Act granting the town of Sunderland the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town of Sunderland residents aged 16 and 17 years oldCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
H 4190An Act authorizing extending local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in the city known as the town of AmherstCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
H 4148An Act relative to lawful noncitizen permanent resident voting in the town of ShutesburyCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
H 4097An Act amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow resident non-citizens to vote in preliminary and city electionsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
H 4096An Act amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow residents sixteen years of age or older to vote in preliminary and city electionsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
SD 3101An Act to prevent false impersonation of a federal officialCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 763An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patientsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 478An Act relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance feesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 3029An Act fostering agricultural resilience in MassachusettsCo-sponsorIntroducedApril 1, 2026
S 2801An Act fostering agricultural resilience in MassachusettsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 2343An Act expanding truck safety requirementsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 1725An Act creating an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 1484An Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancerPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 1181An Act establishing a commission to study reparations in MassachusettsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 1171An Act relative to the well-being of new mothers and infantsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
H 922An Act relative to greywater recyclingCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 901An Act providing nature for allCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 1042An Act relative to the Quabbin Watershed and regional equityCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 1960An Act establishing presumptive paroleCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1876An Act addressing compensation rates for bar advocatesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1852An Act prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in Family and Juvenile Court proceedingsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1725An Act to ban the release of balloonsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1594An Act relative to controlling and abusive litigationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1593An Act protecting minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materialsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 2968An Act relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunicatorsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 2796An Act relative to public safety personnelCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
S 305An Act promoting entrepreneurship through employee ownershipCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
S 3014An Act promoting pet equity, treatment and safetyCo-sponsorIntroducedMarch 19, 2026
S 2720An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shopsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 938An Act establishing sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 900An Act protecting drinking water quality in private wellsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 898An Act to end the taking of horseshoe crabs for baitCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 5266An Act to end the taking of horseshoe crabs for baitCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 4189An Act relative to the implementation of elements of the charter for the city known as the town of AmherstCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 4098An Act relative to ranked choice voting in the city of NorthamptonCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 3919An Act authorizing local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in LeverettCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 2601An Act promoting passenger safety on motorcoachesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 1005An Act investing in natural and working landsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
S 2349An Act prohibiting video recording or broadcasting while drivingPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
H 3032An Act to reform payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned landCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
H 3030An Act maintaining the state disaster relief and resiliency trust fundCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
S 640An Act promoting humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testingCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
S 479An Act to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term careCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
S 1573An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirusCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
S 1563An Act prioritizing patient access to careCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
S 1393An Act relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
S 1383An Act establishing peer-run respite centers throughout the CommonwealthPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 953An Act relative to forest protectionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 952An Act relative to watershed forest protectionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 5229An Act modernizing the six fundamental rightsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 5219An Act relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought managementCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 5216An Act relative to forest protectionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 2211An Act modernizing the six fundamental rightsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 1048An Act relative to increased protection of wildlife management areasCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 1003An Act relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought managementCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
HD 5667An Act relative to equal state tax treatment for foreign Social Security-equivalent benefitsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 9, 2026
S 736An Act to establish a Massachusetts public bankCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026

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Sources

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  3. Photo: Massachusetts General Court, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons