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Massachusetts · Current officeholder

James Arena-DeRosa

Democratic Massachusetts House, District 8th Middlesex

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Sponsored legislation

692 bills in the current data (58 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
H 3608An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Hopkinton as the Major General Frank D. Merrill memorial bridgePrimary sponsorEnactedOctober 14, 2026
H 4605An Act authorizing the town of Millis to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption for school building construction projectsPrimary sponsorPassed both chambersOctober 5, 2026
H 1572An Act to promote Yes in My Back YardCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 21, 2026
H 1478An Act advancing the Massachusetts social housing programCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 21, 2026
H 3417An Act designating Domestic Workers' Rights DayCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 10, 2026
H 4293An Act establishing an economic development special revenue account for the town of HopkintonPrimary sponsorEnactedAugust 21, 2026
H 5491An Act implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission ReportCo-sponsorPassed both chambersAugust 17, 2026
H 2328An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenantsCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 13, 2026
H 5137An Act to protecting Avian rights and restricting ongoing tradeCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 10, 2026
H 5627An Act to improve Massachusetts home careCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 6, 2026
H 5526An Act authorizing the town of Holliston to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption for debt exclusion construction projectsPrimary sponsorIn committeeAugust 6, 2026
H 5085An Act significantly alleviating povertyCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 6, 2026
H 5620An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 5, 2026
H 4335An Act relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injuryCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 4, 2026
H 3911An Act revising the charter of the town of Millis, as amendedCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 4, 2026
H 3662An Act to increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictionsCo-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 4893An Act to support behavioral health prevention for childrenCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 31, 2026
H 2498An Act to address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 31, 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 5316An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentCo-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
H 4616An Act improving the health insurance prior authorization processCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 29, 2026
H 4957An Act relative to IUD pain management coverageCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 27, 2026
H 4668An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fundCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 27, 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
H 5590An Act establishing Medicare for All in MassachusettsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
H 4767An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violenceCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJuly 23, 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
H 1405An Act establishing Medicare for All in MassachusettsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 20, 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 5017An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patientsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
H 4899An Act enhancing post-pregnancy mental health careCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
H 2073An Act to prohibit mandatory overtimeCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
H 1396An Act strengthening mental health centersCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
H 1370An Act relative to Massachusetts primary care for youCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
H 5560An Act creating the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments and households fund ("The ENOUGH Act")Co-sponsorIn committeeJuly 8, 2026
H 5187An Act creating the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments and households fundCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 8, 2026
H 5024Resolve for a foster care and child care liability insurance special commissionCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 1, 2026
H 3056An Act enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housingCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 29, 2026
H 4697An Act relative to the training, certification, and recognition of constables and civil deputy sheriffsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 24, 2026
H 5509An Act establishing a task force relative to medication administration in rest homesCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2026
H 5243An Act relative to medication administration in rest homesCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2026
H 4548An Act relative to the practice of acupunctureCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2026
H 4489An Act to ensure affordable prescription medications through accountability standardsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2026
H 2537An Act relative to primary care accessCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2026
H 253An Act establishing guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated personsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2026
H 2505An Act relative to end of life optionsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2026
H 2364An Act providing safeguards for home healthcare workersCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2026
H 1394An Act relative to family members serving as caregiversCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2026
H 2692An Act implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission ReportCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2026
H 4319An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shopsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 8, 2026
H 3872An Act expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran AdvocateCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 3844Resolutions proclaiming that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts supports admitting Washington, D.C. into the Union as a state of the United States of AmericaCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 3823An Act relative to assisting veterans in needPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 3822An Act relative to enhancing public service pension equity for veteransPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 3819An Act relative to 100% disabled veteran recreationCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 5443An Act relative to increasing access to epinephrineCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 21, 2026
S 2581An Act to promote student learning and mental healthCo-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 20, 2026
H 5012An Act relative to students accessing food and nutritional informationCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 20, 2026
H 4607An Act relative to increasing access to epinephrineCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 20, 2026
H 2185An Act to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher educationCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 7, 2026
H 2125An Act to provide paid family and medical leave to all educatorsCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 7, 2026
S 2665An Act to notify employees of an I-9 auditCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2026
H 2572An Act updating emergency managementCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 5292An Act relative to smart metersCo-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 5041An Act relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditionsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
H 2442An Act protecting patients and healthcare workers from exposure to surgical smokeCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
H 2107An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
H 967An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shopsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 4063An Act to protect residents experiencing significant elevations in rent for viable and effective affordable housingCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2943An Act relative to employment benefits of certain employees of the Department of Developmental ServicesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2928An Act relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Children and FamiliesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2908An Act Souza's Law - Change MassDOT Highway workers from Group 1 to Group 4Co-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2899An Act relative to supporting social workersCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2820An Act streamlining state employee collective bargainingCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2788An Act relative to certain licensed pipefitters and refrigeration techniciansCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2738An Act relative to providing advanced life support to police dogs injured in the line of dutyCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2580An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2347An Act to promote Yes in God's Back YardCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 1576An Act relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership programCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 1554An Act to secure housing for returning citizensCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 1509An Act to promote housing cooperativesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
S 1888An Act relative to the retirement of MassPort officersCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
H 3159An Act supporting family caregiversCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
H 691An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
H 4690An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on the siting of lithium battery storage facilitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3565An Act relative to Mass Save assessmentsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3547An Act preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safetyCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3539An Act relative to a tactical transition to affordable, clean thermal energyCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3530An Act to ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repairCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3527An Act preserving broadband service for low-income consumersCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3519An Act relative to a feasibility report on solar rooftop energy on new buildingsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3496An Act ensuring solar energy accessCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3464An Act to update the bottle billCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3446An Act relative to municipal voices in gas utility workCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3444An Act relative to s-license compliancePrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 834An Act establishing same day registration of votersCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
H 799An Act decoupling the municipal census from voter registrationCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
H 319An Act relative to transparency in optional credit card feesPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
SD 3101An Act to prevent false impersonation of a federal officialCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
H 992An Act relative to municipal assistance for clean water and economic development infrastructureCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 920An Act for the establishment of a voucher program for home water filtration equipmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 901An Act providing nature for allCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 890An Act relative to crumbling concrete foundationsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 782An Act to strengthen the state home care program workforceCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 766An Act relative to acute hospital and nursing home governanceCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 2960An Act relative to non-Commonwealth entitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 2812An Act to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefitsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 2794An Act relative to the cost of living adjustment for state and teacher retirees and certain long term career public retireesCo-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 1040An Act ban the use of tire-derived materials in playgrounds and playing fields in MassachusettsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 1022An Act relative to meeting the Commonwealth's water infrastructure futureCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 5301An Act to regulate junk fees in rental housing and advance housing productionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 4684An Act ensuring law enforcement identification and public trustCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 2094An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcementCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 2057An Act ensuring the safety and dignity of first responders (Halo Act)Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 2020An Act relative to rental protections for elderly, disabled and low-to-middle income tenantsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1964An Act relative to uniform partition of heirs propertyCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1962An Act relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectorsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1956An Act to define inducing a minor into prostitutionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1952An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in MassachusettsCo-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 1924An Act relative to the well-being of new mothers and infantsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1923An Act to promote public safety and better outcomes for youthCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1915An Act relative to the malicious doxing of personal informationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1914An Act relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1876An Act addressing compensation rates for bar advocatesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1817An Act standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1811An Act requiring clean slate automated record sealingCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1810An Act protecting honest employers by creating construction private attorney general actionsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1693An Act to remove collateral consequences and protect the presumption of innocenceCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1683An Act to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivorsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1594An Act relative to controlling and abusive litigationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1587An Act relative to justice for survivorsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 5305An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentCo-sponsorIntroducedMarch 25, 2026
H 5293An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment ("The PROTECT Act")Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 5277An Act relative to restoring commuter rail to Cape CodCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 5274An Act relative to establishing protections for and ensuring access to harm reduction programming and services in the commonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 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 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 2980An Act relative to retirement benefits for county correctional nursesCo-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 2816An Act regulating education administrator retirementCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 2196An Act relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 544An Act to establish the Whole Child Grant ProgramCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 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 5158An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment ("The PROTECT Act")Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
H 3524An Act relative to transparency in private utility construction contractsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
H 4292An Act amending the charter of the town of Hopkinton to incorporate appointment powers of the board of library trusteesPrimary sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
H 990An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur productsCo-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 5125An Act limiting the use of prison laborCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 3962An Act relative to the Maggie Hubbard rental safety actCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 3943An Act relative to improving electionsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 3938An Act pertaining to regional resilience and flood protection entitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 2702An Act to protect correctional officersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 2575An Act relative to administering state and local agreementsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 1052An Act accelerating wetlands restorationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 1046An Act to eliminate combined sewer overflows in Massachusetts waterwaysCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 4022Resolve providing for the study and investigation relative to the efficacy of alternative treatments for veterinary medicinePrimary sponsorIntroducedMarch 16, 2026
H 3030An Act maintaining the state disaster relief and resiliency trust fundCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
H 3012An Act relative to fines on certain commercial and revenue propertyPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
H 2541An Act relative to the protection of medical exemptions for immunizations for school attendanceCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
H 2496An Act prohibiting harmful food dyes in competitive school foodsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
H 2468An Act for healthy kids, healthy futuresCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
H 2460An Act decreasing food waste by standardizing the date labeling of foodCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
H 2413An Act recognizing EMS as a disease dangerous to the public health, requiring inclusion in MAVEN, establishing the Massachusetts EMS registry and requiring biennial reporting as part of population health trendsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
H 2361An Act relative to ensuring quality healthcare for childrenPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
H 216An Act improving emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessnessCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 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 952An Act relative to watershed forest protectionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 5222An Act relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing marketCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 5219An Act relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought managementCo-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 3011An Act to reduce delinquent municipal tax interest ratesPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 1564An Act relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing marketCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 1264An Act promoting responsible investmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 1145An Act regulating certain mortgagesCo-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
H 4737An Act relative to veterinary youth dayCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 9, 2026
H 3965An Act relative to tax abatement equityPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 9, 2026

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Sources

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