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Massachusetts · Current officeholder

Bruce Tarr

Republican Massachusetts Senate, District First Essex and Middlesex

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Sponsored legislation

1101 bills in the current data (362 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
H 3366An Act designating April 5 as Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome Awareness DayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 29, 2026
S 13Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution requiring a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day fundsPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 28, 2026
S 12Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income taxPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 28, 2026
S 11Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural landsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 28, 2026
H 5435An Act authorizing the town of Topsfield to continue to employment of police chief Neal HoveyCo-sponsorPassed both chambersOctober 26, 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
H 5684An Act amending the charter of the town of MiddletonCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 5, 2026
H 5462An Act amending the charter of the town of MiddletonCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2026
H 4852An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adultsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2026
SD 3760An Act requiring only one license platePrimary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 24, 2026
H 5513An Act authorizing the town of Middleton to continue the employment of police officer Richard KassiotisCo-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 17, 2026
S 2526An Act authorizing the town of Topsfield to convert 4 licenses for sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to 4 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises and to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in the containers less than 200 millilitersPrimary sponsorEnactedSeptember 10, 2026
S 227An Act expanding options for EMT paramedicsCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 20, 2026
S 1527An Act relative to arbovirus in the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 20, 2026
H 5491An Act implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission ReportCo-sponsorPassed both chambersAugust 17, 2026
S 1776An Act empowering law enforcement to cooperate with the United States to transfer custody of convicted criminalsPrimary sponsorIn committeeAugust 13, 2026
S 1376An Act relative to unemployment insurancePrimary sponsorIn committeeAugust 13, 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 1485An Act providing for safe and consensual sensitive examinationsCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 10, 2026
S 785An Act relative to insurance claimsCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 7, 2026
H 5446An Act to authorize the town of Topsfield to prohibit or restrict the application of second generation anticoagulant rodenticidesCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 6, 2026
H 5432An Act to restrict the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in NewburyCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 6, 2026
H 5463An Act relative to a conservation restriction in the town of MiddletonCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 5, 2026
S 3147An Act to amend the town charter of IpswichCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 4, 2026
H 4432An Act establishing the hospital to home partnership programCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 4, 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 2501An Act relative to LGBTQ+ health disparitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 31, 2026
S 423An Act relative to student financial literacyCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 30, 2026
S 421An Act requiring financial education in schoolsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 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 4939An Act to facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigationCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 29, 2026
S 2085An Act to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregiversPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 27, 2026
H 4869An Act to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 27, 2026
H 4668An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fundCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 27, 2026
S 3227Amendment S.3227Co-sponsorIntroducedJuly 23, 2026
S 3223Amendment S.3223Primary sponsorIntroducedJuly 23, 2026
S 3219Amendment S.3219Co-sponsorIntroducedJuly 23, 2026
S 3218Amendment S.3218Co-sponsorIntroducedJuly 23, 2026
S 3212Amendment S.3212Co-sponsorIntroducedJuly 23, 2026
S 2916An Act improving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questionsCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJuly 23, 2026
S 2091An Act allowing for the deduction of business interestPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 2090An Act relative to commercial renewable investmentsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 2088An Act relative to modernizing the estate taxPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 2087An Act relative to the short term capital gains rate to make Massachusetts more competitivePrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 2086An Act relative to sales tax reduction to 5%Primary sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 2082An Act relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcarsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 2081An Act relative to the taxation of rolling stockPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 2080An Act relative to the creation of a super research and development tax creditPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 2078An Act relative to exempting certain medical supplies from the state sales taxPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 2075An Act relative to providing direct relief to the residents of the commonwealth by increasing the threshold on no tax statusPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 2060An Act establishing a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and DementiaCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 1995An Act updating the estate taxCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 1990An Act relative to the state personal income tax for low-income earnersCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 1989An Act relative to the Massachusetts estate taxCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 1987An Act establishing a child care tax credit in the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 1984An Act establishing an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 1982An Act exempting residential security systems from sales taxCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 1977An Act reducing the costs for adoptionCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 1976An Act abolishing the death taxCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 1949An Act relative to protecting youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loopholeCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
H 5303An Act expanding access to perimenopause and menopause careCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
H 2531An Act relative to physician assistant interstate compactCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 3131An Act supporting family caregiversCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
S 3117An Act to authorize the town of North Andover to ban SGARs and FGARSCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
S 1267An Act creating a law enforcement officer safety zone after warningPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
S 1043An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in needCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
H 5016An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforceCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
H 4870An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFASCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
S 2089An Act relative to first-time home buyers savings accountsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 16, 2026
S 2079An Act establishing a commuter tax creditPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 16, 2026
S 2076An Act relative to employee recruitment and retentionPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 16, 2026
H 5175An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitivenessCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJuly 16, 2026
S 2570An Act relative to the Ware River watershed advisory committeeCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 15, 2026
S 1983An Act promoting student loan repaymentCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 15, 2026
S 1981An Act relative to graduate student loan deductionsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 15, 2026
S 3158An Act controlling and abusive litigationCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 13, 2026
S 1205An Act relative to controlling and abusive litigationCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 13, 2026
S 669An Act relative to sustaining natural and working landsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 549An Act investing in natural and working landsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 2077An Act relative to tax credits for affordable housingPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 2074An Act relative to the curatorship programPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 1938An Act supporting family caregiversCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
H 5022An Act relative to direct primary careCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 3168An Act to enhance the safe use of micromobility devicesCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 6, 2026
S 3162An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibilityCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 6, 2026
S 2373An Act relative to class 3 electric bicyclesCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 6, 2026
S 1988An Act relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veteransCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 6, 2026
S 1985An Act relative to 100% disabled veteran excise tax exemptionsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 6, 2026
S 2083An Act increasing the conservation land tax creditPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 2, 2026
S 2038An Act to increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 2, 2026
S 833An Act to protect equity in real estate transactionsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 1, 2026
S 3145An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibilityCo-sponsorIntroducedJuly 1, 2026
S 2467An Act authorizing amending, updating, and aligning the Commonwealth’s definition of veteranCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 1, 2026
S 1986An Act relative to motor vehicle sales tax exemption for 100% disabled veteransCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 29, 2026
S 1646An Act relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processesCo-sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
S 2565An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorderCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
S 2243An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibilityCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 25, 2026
S 2228An Act to set equal contracting conditions for electricity customers on basic serviceCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 25, 2026
H 1416An Act to advance health equityCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 22, 2026
S 2466An Act expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran AdvocateCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 18, 2026
S 2084An Act relative to exemption from taxation structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural landsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 18, 2026
H 4490An Act prohibiting discrimination against 340b drug discount program participantsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2026
H 1394An Act relative to family members serving as caregiversCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2026
S 1831An Act providing killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, surviving spouse of Detective John D. Songy, a police officer of the town of RutlandCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 15, 2026
S 2563An Act amending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilitiesCo-sponsorEnactedJune 12, 2026
H 2692An Act implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission ReportCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2026
S 2659An Act enhancing child welfare protectionsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 4, 2026
H 3872An Act expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran AdvocateCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 3826Resolve to study women veterans and the long-term effects of combat on motherhoodCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
S 3101Amendment S.3101Primary sponsorIntroducedMay 19, 2026
S 819An Act prohibiting discrimination against 340b drug discount program participantsCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 18, 2026
S 2596An Act relative to maintenance of private roads in the city of GloucesterCo-sponsorEnactedMay 8, 2026
H 4399An Act further amending the charter of the town of MiddletonCo-sponsorEnactedMay 8, 2026
S 3085Amendment S.3085Primary sponsorIntroducedMay 7, 2026
S 3083Order relative to requesting the opinions of the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on important questions of law relative to promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 7, 2026
H 3330An Act relative to municipal light plantsCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 7, 2026
S 831An Act to ensure access to prescription medication and community pharmaciesPrimary 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 2636An Act establishing the cosmetology licensure compactCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 2206An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their useCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 282An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipmentCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 16, 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
S 2896An Act authorizing the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea to adopt a bylaw restricting the use of Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs)Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
H 3753An Act relative to setting deadlines to electrify the commuter railCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
S 3053Amendment S.3053Primary sponsorIntroducedApril 13, 2026
H 967An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shopsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
S 1920An Act providing for a fair and equitable group 4 retirement benefit for police officers working on Massachusetts public higher education campusesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
S 1906An Act relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunicatorsCo-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 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
H 691An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
H 3577An Act establishing a zero carbon renovation fundCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3512An Act establishing a special legislative commission to study small modular reactorsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3501An Act supporting climate progress through sustainably developed offshore windCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3486An Act relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aidCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3457An Act relative to municipal light plantsCo-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 3011An Act Resolve directing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of establishing a tunnel to connect the campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school ("ENSATS”)Co-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
S 2414An Act establishing a tunnel to connect the campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school ("ENSATS”)Co-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
S 1628An Act to protect the independence of clinical decision makingPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
S 1504An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFASCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
S 149An Act to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
S 1260An Act relative to violent or sexual offenses committed by those using the Emergency Assistance shelter systemPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
H 799An Act decoupling the municipal census from voter registrationCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
H 3075An Act relative to protecting youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loopholeCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
SD 3285An Act to promote emergency contract accountability and integrityPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
SD 3101An Act to prevent false impersonation of a federal officialPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 789An Act relative to insurance coverage for doula servicesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 478An Act relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance feesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 2448An Act regarding right of way violations (CeCelia's Law)Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 2385An Act regarding right of way violations (CeCelia's Law)Co-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 1669An Act establishing a commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officersCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 1484An Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancerCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 2913An Act extending the time for the town of Boxford to grant 2 additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premisesPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 30, 2026
H 966An Act prohibiting the mistreatment of birdsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 901An Act providing nature for allCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 766An Act relative to acute hospital and nursing home governanceCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 2499An Act pertaining to women’s health at midlife and public, medical and workplace awareness of the transitional stage of menopause and related chronic conditionsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 2057An Act ensuring the safety and dignity of first responders (Halo Act)Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 2038An Act to require restitution for a child whose parent is killed by a drunk driverCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1975An Act relative to adoptionsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1948An Act to protect nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1938An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animalsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1914An Act relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1911An Act clarifying a right of a durable power of attorneyCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1817An Act standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1801An Act to provide continuum of care for severe mental illnessCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1615An Act preventing an individual’s image and voice from exploitationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1594An Act relative to controlling and abusive litigationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 5272An Act to effectuate Massachusetts’ participation in the social work licensure compactCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 380An Act establishing the social work licensure compact in MassachusettsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 3494An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibilityCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 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
S 1842An Act relative to the retirement of state university and community college police officersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 3758An Act relative to class 3 electric bicyclesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 1052An Act accelerating wetlands restorationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 1005An Act investing in natural and working landsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 2495An Act relative to LSDs (Lysosomal Storage Disorders) in infantsCo-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 2919An Act addressing rising insurance costs for manufactured home residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
S 2854An Act to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
S 1573An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirusCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
S 1190An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animalsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
S 1022An Act to maintain stable housing for families with petsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 975An Act authorizing the town of Newbury to adopt a bylaw restricting the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticidesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 965An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 953An Act relative to forest protectionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 5217An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 5216An Act relative to forest protectionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 4239An Act providing for a municipal tax amnestyCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026

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Sources

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  3. Photo: Office of the Governor of Massachusetts. Modified by Designate., CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons