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Massachusetts · Current officeholder

Dennis Gallagher

Democratic Massachusetts House, District 8th Plymouth

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Sponsored legislation

220 bills in the current data (44 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
H 5697An Act relative to firefighter retirement benefitsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 26, 2026
H 2753An Act relative to firefighter retirement benefitsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 21, 2026
H 5631An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employerCo-sponsorPassed both chambersOctober 19, 2026
HD 6338An Act establishing long term water supply sustainability for the city known as the town of BridgewaterPrimary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 28, 2026
HD 6337An Act establishing a community public safety improvements fundPrimary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 28, 2026
H 5600An Act establishing the term of office for the town manager of the town of BridgewaterCo-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 21, 2026
H 5099An Act authorizing the town of Raynham to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premisesCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 16, 2026
H 5491An Act implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission ReportCo-sponsorPassed both chambersAugust 17, 2026
H 5627An Act to improve Massachusetts home careCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 6, 2026
H 4946An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employerCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 31, 2026
H 5599An Act extending the timeframe for filing citizen referendum petitions in the town of BridgewaterCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 30, 2026
H 5545An Act establishing an amendment to Bridgewater Town Charter: Article IV, Section 4-1 Town Manager term of officePrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 30, 2026
H 5544An Act establishing an amendment to Bridgewater Town Charter Article VIII, Section 8-2 Citizen Referendum Petition TimeframePrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 30, 2026
H 4933An Act relative to colon cancer screeningCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 30, 2026
H 4706An Act to improve Massachusetts home careCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJuly 30, 2026
H 4361An Act relative to benefits for teachersCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJuly 30, 2026
H 4767An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violenceCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJuly 23, 2026
H 5175An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitivenessCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJuly 16, 2026
H 5342An Act authorizing the town of Bridgewater to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcohol beverages not to be drunk on the premisesCo-sponsorEnactedJuly 14, 2026
H 3110An Act combating offshore tax avoidanceCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 13, 2026
H 5022An Act relative to direct primary careCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
H 4947An Act updating the mandated benefit review processCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
H 2073An Act to prohibit mandatory overtimeCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
H 4781An Act authorizing Bridgewater town charter amendment for gender neutral languageCo-sponsorEnactedJuly 7, 2026
H 2692An Act implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission ReportCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2026
H 3883An Act relative to disability benefits for veteransCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 3872An Act expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran AdvocateCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 3850An Act establishing the Massachusetts veterans service dog programCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 2093An Act relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employeesCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 7, 2026
H 5292An Act relative to smart metersCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 21, 2026
SD 3787An Act establishing the Firefighter Staffing Grant ProgramCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 16, 2026
H 967An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shopsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2975An Act further regulating the retirement rights of certain employeesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2788An Act relative to certain licensed pipefitters and refrigeration techniciansCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2580An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 4748An Act to allow an additional all alcohol beverages package store license for 233 Broad StreetPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
HD 6020An Act enhancing fire safety in communities hosting residential state colleges and universitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
H 450An Act relative to protections for solar customersCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
H 3197An Act relative to the sustainability of the family child care sectorCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
H 901An Act providing nature for allCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 782An Act to strengthen the state home care program workforceCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 4878An Act allowing a lease term of up to 99 years for 305 South Street east or a portion thereofCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 2835An Act relative to funding contributions under state/teachers' and local pension systemsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 2769An Act relative to retirement equity for parenting teachersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 2742An Act relative to cost of living adjustments for retired public employees of the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 1057An Act authorizing deer hunting on SundayCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 5299An Act to ensure parity in social work licensureCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 4962An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Sally Desrosiers, an employee of the Department of CorrectionPrimary sponsorEnactedMarch 26, 2026
H 279An Act to ensure parity in social work licensureCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 2094An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcementCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1876An Act addressing compensation rates for bar advocatesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1810An Act protecting honest employers by creating construction private attorney general actionsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1704An Act to prevent aiding, supporting, or enticing a child to runawayPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1703An Act relative to prison mitigationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 5277An Act relative to restoring commuter rail to Cape CodCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 3654An Act relative to restoring commuter rail to Cape CodCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 3551An Act relative to smart metersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 3476An Act relative to healthy and sustainable schoolsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 2929An Act to ensure fairness in retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of CorrectionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 2865An Act relative to teacher’s retirement buyback for former parochial school teachersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 2833An Act directing the State Board of Retirement to grant certain retirement benefitsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 2808An Act providing for a fair and equitable Group 4 retirement benefit for POST-certified police officers working on Massachusetts public higher education campusesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 542An Act expanding access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcareCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
H 5282An Act expanding access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcareCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
H 829An Act Bridgewater town charter article II, legislative branch, term limitsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 828An Act proposed ordinance D-FY22-009: Bridgewater town charter article III, elected officials recall provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 2566An Act relative to mobile amusement equipment restraintsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 2444An Act expanding after-death care optionsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
S 2919An Act addressing rising insurance costs for manufactured home residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 3211An Act relative to deeds excise receiptsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 1159An Act relative to payments for use of ambulance servicesPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 3971An Act directing a study on the feasibility of placing registries of deeds for county governments that have not been abolished under the oversight of the secretary of the CommonwealthPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 9, 2026
H 3121An Act ending large investor control of homes in MassachusettsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 9, 2026
H 993An Act permitting bow hunting on SundayCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
H 5151An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitivenessCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 26, 2026
H 4744An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitivenessCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
H 1016An Act relative to hunting on SundayCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
H 1054An Act providing parks pass waiver for veteransCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 25, 2026
H 2191An Act to establish an enhanced care worker minimum wageCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
H 4877An Act authorizing the town of Raynham to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages, not to be drunk on the premisesPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 4579An Act authorizing Bridgewater Town Charter amendment Article IV, Section 4-3, Town Manager Powers of AppointmentPrimary sponsorEnactedFebruary 12, 2026
H 4569An Act relative to the temporary absence of the town manager in the city known as the town of BridgewaterCo-sponsorEnactedFebruary 12, 2026
H 3997An Act establishing the suburban infrastructure fund to help municipalities pay for improvements and upgrades to town-owned roads, bridges and sidewalksPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 2339An Act relative to guidelines for MBTA communitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 2338An Act relative to exemptions from MBTA community designationsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 2268An Act Bridgewater town charter article II, legislative branch section 2-13(a) annual stipendPrimary sponsorEnactedFebruary 12, 2026
H 2162An Act relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
H 1343An Act relative to direct primary careCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
H 1339An Act establishing protections and accountability for DNC workers, consumers, and communitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 2, 2026
S 2738An Act addressing rising insurance costs for manufactured home residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
H 3780An Act relative to wrong-way drivingCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
H 4944An Act relative to emergency insulin accessCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 23, 2026
H 1235An Act updating the mandated benefit review processCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 23, 2026
H 1230An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employerCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 23, 2026
H 1212An Act relative to emergency insulin accessCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 23, 2026
H 3871An Act authorizing amending, updating, and aligning the Commonwealth’s definition of veteranCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
H 3255An Act relative to veteran work-off property taxCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
H 1076An Act relative to colon cancer screeningCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
HD 5525An Act establishing tax exemptions for veteran's clubs and organizationsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
HD 5431An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Sally Desrosiers, an employee of the Department of CorrectionPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 12, 2026
H 214An Act to lift kids out of deep povertyCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 12, 2026
H 4856An Act relative to a cranberry water use transfer programCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
H 4320An Act establishing a vocational admissions task forceCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
H 1058An Act relative to a cranberry water use transfer programCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 2046An Act granting property tax exemptions to disabled veteransCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 22, 2025
H 2110An Act improving the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave LawCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 22, 2025
S 1192An Act to provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offensesCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
H 548An Act to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of studentsCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
S 2390Resolve establishing the roadside litter prevention and cleanup task forceCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 15, 2025
S 1824An Act relative to retirement benefits for Thomas ChioccaCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 4, 2025
H 2432An Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancerCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 4, 2025
H 4578An Act authorizing Bridgewater town charter amendment for gender neutral languagePrimary sponsorIn committeeNovember 26, 2025
H 2459An Act relative to informed consent for concurrent surgical proceduresCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 24, 2025
H 2655An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violenceCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 19, 2025
H 2087An Act relating to privileged communication between individuals and their labor organizationsCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 17, 2025
S 1918An Act relative to the veteran allowance for public retireesCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 13, 2025
H 3475An Act promoting a just transition and clean energy workforce standardsCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 13, 2025
H 2664An Act establishing a board of hoisting machinery regulationsCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 12, 2025
H 129An Act relative to the healthy incentives programCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 12, 2025
H 326An Act relative to pipefitting licensureCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 6, 2025
H 1500An Act addressing affordable housingCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 6, 2025
H 4306An Act to improve Massachusetts home careCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 5, 2025
H 4681An Act protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rightsCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 3, 2025
H 2086An Act protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rightsCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 3, 2025
H 1431An Act expanding access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster childrenCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 27, 2025
H 636An Act requiring financial education in schoolsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 23, 2025
H 3384An Act relative to language access and inclusionCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 20, 2025
H 1987An Act to establish a DNA exception rule for victims of rapeCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 20, 2025
H 3154An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in needCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 14, 2025
H 1673An Act relative to the efficient management and operation of the registries of probateCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 14, 2025
H 2834An Act relative to the veteran allowance for public retireesPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 6, 2025
H 3782An Act to reduce the fee for motor vehicle veteran registration platesCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 29, 2025
H 3759An Act creating Cold War veteran license platesCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 29, 2025
H 2269An Act Bridgewater town charter article IV, town manager "temporary absence"Primary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 29, 2025
H 4536An Act to establish a DNA exception rule for victims of rapeCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 25, 2025
H 4114An Act relative to unsolved homicidesCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 16, 2025
H 2909An Act relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Co-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 8, 2025
H 2853An Act relative to PTSD and accidental disabilityCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 8, 2025
H 2846An Act relative to disability or death cause by contagious disease; presumptionCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 8, 2025
H 2836An Act relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefightersCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 8, 2025
H 558An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion ActCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 2, 2025
H 2690An Act relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processesCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 21, 2025
H 678An Act to fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustmentCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 18, 2025
H 4373An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in needCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 11, 2025
SD 3057An Act addressing rising insurance costs for manufactured home residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 31, 2025
H 4328An Act relative to the efficient management and operation of the registries of probateCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 30, 2025
H 2932An Act relative to benefits for teachersCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 30, 2025
H 769An Act to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementiaCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 29, 2025
H 789An Act to improve Massachusetts home careCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 28, 2025
H 2260An Act relative to firefighter residencyCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2025
HD 4510An Act establishing a vocational admissions task forceCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 17, 2025
H 697An Act relative to full funding of regional school district transportationCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 23, 2025
H 597An Act ensuring full reimbursement for in-district school transportation costsCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 23, 2025
SD 2200An Act relative to retirement benefits for Thomas ChioccaCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
SD 1445An Act to provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offensesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
SD 1094An Act relative to the veteran allowance for public retireesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
HD 4079An Act relative to pipefitting licensureCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
HD 4071An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion ActCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
HD 4027An Act updating the mandated benefit review processCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
HD 3983An Act to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementiaCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
HD 985An Act relative to disability benefits for veteransCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 978An Act providing parks pass waiver for veteransCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 818An Act relative to funding contributions under state/teachers' and local pension systemsPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 758An Act relative to the veteran allowance for public retireesPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 6245An Act establishing an amendment to Bridgewater Town Charter: Article IV, Section 4-1 Town Manager term of officePrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 6244An Act establishing an amendment to Bridgewater Town Charter Article VIII, Section 8-2 Citizen Referendum Petition TimeframePrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 5976An Act amending Bridgewater town charter article II, legislative branch, term limitsPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 5975An Act amending Bridgewater town charter article III, elected official recall provisionPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 584An Act further regulating the retirement rights of certain employeesCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 5330An Act to allow an additional all alcohol beverages package store license for 233 Broad StreetPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 5199An Act authorizing Bridgewater Town Charter amendment Article IV, Section 4-3, Town Manager Powers of AppointmentPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 5198An Act authorizing Bridgewater town charter amendment for gender neutral languagePrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 5150An Act allowing a lease term of up to 99 years for 305 South Street east or a portion thereofPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 5149An Act authorizing the town of Raynham to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages, not to be drunk on the premisesPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 507An Act relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 4040An Act implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission ReportCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 4039An Act relative to firefighter retirement benefitsCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 403An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in needCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 3866An Act directing a study on the feasibility of placing registries of deeds for county governments that have not been abolished under the oversight of the secretary of the CommonwealthPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 383An Act establishing the Massachusetts veterans service dog programCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 3714An Act relative to cost of living adjustments for retired public employees of the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 3705An Act relative to mobile amusement equipment restraintsCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 3701An Act relative to colon cancer screeningCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 364An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employerCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 3452An Act relative to benefits for teachersCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 3294An Act addressing compensation rates for bar advocatesCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 2976An Act providing for a fair and equitable Group 4 retirement benefit for POST-certified police officers working on Massachusetts public higher education campusesCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 2970An Act relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employeesCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 2803An Act relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefightersCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 277An Act to prevent aiding, supporting, or enticing a child to runawayPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 272An Act relative to emergency insulin accessCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 271An Act relative to informed consent for concurrent surgical proceduresCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 2686An Act relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Co-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 268An Act relative to payments for use of ambulance servicesPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 2630An Act relative to deeds excise receiptsCo-sponsorIntroduced—
HD 2569An Act Bridgewater town charter article II, legislative branch, term limitsPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 2565An Act proposed ordinance D-FY22-009: Bridgewater town charter article III, elected officials recall provisionPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 256An Act relative to prison mitigationPrimary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 2534An Act Bridgewater town charter article IV, town manager "temporary absence"Primary sponsorIntroduced—
HD 2464An Act Bridgewater town charter article II, legislative branch section 2-13(a) annual stipendPrimary sponsorIntroduced—

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Sources

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