Massachusetts · Current officeholder
Lydia Edwards
Democratic Massachusetts Senate, District Third Suffolk
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Sponsored legislation
204 bills in the current data (83 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 5516 | An Act regulating condominium associations and management companies | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 13, 2026 |
| SD 3836 | An Act amending the eligibility date for annuities for blind veterans, paraplegic veterans or veterans with disabilities | Primary sponsor | In committee | October 8, 2026 |
| H 5114 | An Act relative to consumer connected devices | Co-sponsor | In committee | August 24, 2026 |
| S 1681 | An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents | Co-sponsor | In committee | August 13, 2026 |
| S 1307 | An Act protecting warehouse workers | Primary sponsor | In committee | August 13, 2026 |
| S 785 | An Act relative to insurance claims | Co-sponsor | Enacted | August 7, 2026 |
| H 5620 | An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment | Co-sponsor | Enacted | August 5, 2026 |
| S 374 | An Act empowering students and schools to thrive | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 30, 2026 |
| S 3242 | The Judiciary -- Extension Order | Primary sponsor | In committee | July 30, 2026 |
| H 5316 | An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | July 29, 2026 |
| H 4957 | An Act relative to IUD pain management coverage | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 27, 2026 |
| S 3227 | Amendment S.3227 | Primary sponsor | Introduced | July 23, 2026 |
| S 3226 | Amendment S.3226 | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 23, 2026 |
| S 3225 | Amendment S.3225 | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 23, 2026 |
| S 3224 | Amendment S.3224 | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 23, 2026 |
| S 3219 | Amendment S.3219 | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 23, 2026 |
| S 3218 | Amendment S.3218 | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 23, 2026 |
| S 3217 | Amendment S.3217 | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 23, 2026 |
| S 3215 | Amendment S.3215 | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 23, 2026 |
| S 3213 | Amendment S.3213 | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 23, 2026 |
| S 3205 | Amendment S.3205 | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 23, 2026 |
| S 3202 | Amendment S.3202 | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 23, 2026 |
| S 1971 | An Act creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing | Primary sponsor | In committee | July 22, 2026 |
| H 5335 | An Act establishing the official crustacean of the Commonwealth | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 20, 2026 |
| S 3022 | An Act creating the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments and households fund ("The ENOUGH Act") | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 16, 2026 |
| S 2033 | An Act combating offshore tax avoidance | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 16, 2026 |
| S 1923 | An Act to repeal the sales tax exemption for aircraft | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 13, 2026 |
| S 1447 | An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 13, 2026 |
| S 551 | An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 9, 2026 |
| S 3153 | An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 9, 2026 |
| H 5298 | An Act relative to senior property tax credits | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 6, 2026 |
| S 731 | An Act regulating certain mortgages | Primary sponsor | In committee | July 1, 2026 |
| S 3146 | The Judiciary -- Extension Order | Primary sponsor | In committee | July 1, 2026 |
| S 1975 | An Act to reduce poverty by expanding the EITC and the child and family tax credit | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 29, 2026 |
| S 1970 | An Act providing renter relief tax credit | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 29, 2026 |
| S 1957 | An Act supporting families through enhanced tax credits | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 29, 2026 |
| S 2249 | An Act relative to a tactical transition to affordable, clean thermal energy | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 25, 2026 |
| S 2239 | An Act prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions or perks | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 25, 2026 |
| HD 5036 | An Act regulating condominium associations and management companies | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 17, 2026 |
| S 2659 | An Act enhancing child welfare protections | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 4, 2026 |
| S 3076 | An Act providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 18, 2026 |
| S 1303 | An Act providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 18, 2026 |
| S 2976 | An Act relative to violations of the United States Constitution under color of law | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 14, 2026 |
| S 2975 | An Act protecting access to justice | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 14, 2026 |
| S 2665 | An Act to notify employees of an I-9 audit | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 30, 2026 |
| H 1489 | An Act creating the tenant’s escrow accounts | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 13, 2026 |
| H 3669 | An Act relative to the safety of autonomous vehicles | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 9, 2026 |
| S 3034 | An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 2, 2026 |
| S 1504 | An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 2, 2026 |
| SD 3574 | An Act ensuring law enforcement identification for public safety | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| SD 3101 | An Act to prevent false impersonation of a federal official | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| H 4876 | An Act relative to strengthening supports for overcomers of abuse | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 31, 2026 |
| H 4826 | An Act relative to the condominium owners' rights | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 31, 2026 |
| S 3032 | The Judiciary -- Extension Order | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 30, 2026 |
| H 4684 | An Act ensuring law enforcement identification and public trust | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 26, 2026 |
| H 5305 | An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 25, 2026 |
| H 5293 | An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment ("The PROTECT Act") | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 25, 2026 |
| H 5158 | An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment ("The PROTECT Act") | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 23, 2026 |
| HD 5651 | An Act relative to senior property tax credits | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 19, 2026 |
| S 994 | An Act prohibiting algorithmic rent setting | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 12, 2026 |
| S 640 | An Act promoting humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 12, 2026 |
| S 2983 | An Act prohibiting algorithmic rent setting | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 12, 2026 |
| H 965 | An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 12, 2026 |
| H 5217 | An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 12, 2026 |
| S 225 | An Act to eliminate "grab-and-go" counters at large events | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| H 4737 | An Act relative to veterinary youth day | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| H 655 | An Act to promote comprehensive and inclusive curriculum in schools | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 5, 2026 |
| S 2971 | The Judiciary -- Extension Order | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2026 |
| S 1414 | An Act increasing access to ABA services by recognizing assistant level providers | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2026 |
| S 1305 | An Act establishing protections and accountability for Delivery Network Company workers, consumers, and communities | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2026 |
| H 4130 | An Act relative to renewing and expanding the Accelerated Bridge Program | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SD 3677 | An Act relative to violations of the United States Constitution under color of law | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2026 |
| SD 3598 | An Act designating the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| S 2788 | The Judiciary -- Extension Order | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| H 2344 | An Act requiring Safe Harbor exceptions to the MBTA Communities Act | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| S 2099 | An Act to provide sunlight to state government | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 9, 2026 |
| HD 5563 | An Act relative to consumer connected devices | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 9, 2026 |
| HD 5608 | An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment ("The PROTECT Act") | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 2, 2026 |
| S 824 | An Act relative to IUD pain management coverage | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 29, 2026 |
| S 1080 | An Act for the removal of void restrictive covenants | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 29, 2026 |
| H 4603 | An Act permitting the city of Revere to establish penalties and liens for noise ordinance violations | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 29, 2026 |
| H 1315 | An Act relative to IUD pain management coverage | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 28, 2026 |
| SD 3607 | An Act protecting access to justice | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 27, 2026 |
| S 1680 | An Act establishing a peace officer oath | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 22, 2026 |
| S 531 | An Act providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 15, 2026 |
| S 2911 | An Act providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 15, 2026 |
| S 786 | An Act creating a climate bank in Massachusetts | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 12, 2026 |
| S 747 | An Act relative to access to paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 8, 2026 |
| S 733 | An Act providing a delivery network company surcharge for small businesses and EJ communities | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 8, 2026 |
| S 1548 | An Act to ensure cleaner air for communities overburdened by outdoor air pollution | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 7, 2026 |
| S 2874 | An Act to increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 31, 2025 |
| S 2368 | An Act to increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 31, 2025 |
| S 161 | An Act providing for a guaranteed cash stipend for young adults transitioning out of foster care | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 24, 2025 |
| S 2744 | An Act to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 18, 2025 |
| S 263 | An Act to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 18, 2025 |
| S 1937 | An Act enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 18, 2025 |
| S 1318 | An Act relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 18, 2025 |
| S 1310 | An Act to protect injured workers | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 18, 2025 |
| S 1309 | An Act allowing for airline catering to be considered covered employees | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 18, 2025 |
| S 1308 | An Act securing the application of Massachusetts law to employees of employers incorporated or operating in Massachusetts who provide their labor and services remotely | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 18, 2025 |
| S 1306 | An Act to protect the collective bargaining rights of certain administrative employees | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 18, 2025 |
| S 1304 | An Act promoting infant friendly workplaces | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 18, 2025 |
| S 1302 | An Act to correct non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 18, 2025 |
| S 1167 | An Act to protect nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilities | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 18, 2025 |
| S 105 | An Act protecting benefits owed to foster children | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 18, 2025 |
| S 2296 | An Act to encourage solar development on built and disturbed land | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 15, 2025 |
| S 2290 | An Act preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 15, 2025 |
| S 982 | An Act to plan, preserve, and protect | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 11, 2025 |
| S 2833 | An Act to plan, preserve, and protect | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 11, 2025 |
| S 2826 | An Act relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 11, 2025 |
| S 2245 | An Act to expand the Bottle Bill | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 11, 2025 |
| S 1008 | An Act relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 11, 2025 |
| S 998 | An Act to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| S 981 | An Act establishing housing training program for elected members of municipal boards | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| S 1474 | An Act allowing moveable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| S 732 | An Act increasing access to universal dental care | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 4, 2025 |
| S 2266 | An Act relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated building | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 4, 2025 |
| S 2248 | An Act relative to municipal voices in gas utility work | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 4, 2025 |
| S 1877 | An Act relative to the cancer presumption for police officers | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 4, 2025 |
| S 1522 | An Act promoting patient safety and equitable access to care | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 4, 2025 |
| S 505 | An Act establishing same day voter registration | Co-sponsor | In committee | November 24, 2025 |
| SD 3394 | An Act relative to trafficking and abuse survivors | Primary sponsor | In committee | November 20, 2025 |
| S 1969 | An Act relating to improvements to residential properties | Primary sponsor | In committee | November 20, 2025 |
| S 644 | An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment | Co-sponsor | In committee | November 19, 2025 |
| S 2721 | An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment | Co-sponsor | In committee | November 19, 2025 |
| S 226 | An Act protecting black girls from targeted toxicity | Primary sponsor | In committee | November 19, 2025 |
| HD 4669 | An Act to protect small lot ADUs | Co-sponsor | In committee | November 18, 2025 |
| S 588 | An Act establishing a climate change superfund | Co-sponsor | In committee | November 17, 2025 |
| S 583 | An Act promoting climate safe buildings | Primary sponsor | In committee | November 13, 2025 |
| S 391 | An Act implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education | Co-sponsor | In committee | November 13, 2025 |
| S 224 | An Act eliminating forced broker's fees | Primary sponsor | In committee | November 10, 2025 |
| S 77 | An Act to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce | Primary sponsor | In committee | November 3, 2025 |
| S 148 | An Act enhancing child welfare protections | Co-sponsor | In committee | November 3, 2025 |
| S 107 | An Act establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care | Co-sponsor | In committee | November 3, 2025 |
| SD 3318 | An Act to establish tenant escrow savings accounts | Primary sponsor | In committee | October 30, 2025 |
| S 1441 | An Act simplifying inclusionary zoning | Primary sponsor | In committee | October 30, 2025 |
| H 2097 | An Act relative to collective bargaining rights of Massachusetts employees | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 29, 2025 |
| S 1442 | An Act authorizing local control of waste collection hours of operation | Primary sponsor | In committee | October 27, 2025 |
| S 980 | An Act relative to the condominium owners’ rights | Primary sponsor | In committee | October 23, 2025 |
| S 1007 | An Act to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 23, 2025 |
| S 118 | An Act lifting kids out of deep poverty | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 20, 2025 |
| S 1079 | An Act providing for the allowance of early evidence kits | Primary sponsor | In committee | October 20, 2025 |
| S 1078 | An Act protecting employee free speech | Primary sponsor | In committee | October 20, 2025 |
| H 3384 | An Act relative to language access and inclusion | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 20, 2025 |
| S 2622 | An Act relative to language access and inclusion | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 6, 2025 |
| S 2125 | An Act relative to language access and inclusion | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 6, 2025 |
| S 1895 | An Act providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 2, 2025 |
| HD 4886 | An Act ensuring law enforcement identification and public trust | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 2, 2025 |
| S 348 | An Act providing in-district transportation funding | Primary sponsor | In committee | September 22, 2025 |
| S 1546 | An Act to improve indoor air quality for highly-impacted communities | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 4, 2025 |
| SD 2904 | An Act to protect small lot ADUs | Primary sponsor | In committee | September 2, 2025 |
| S 584 | An Act modernizing the governance of Port Authority parks in East Boston | Primary sponsor | In committee | September 2, 2025 |
| S 1884 | An Act relative to teacher retirement election | Co-sponsor | In committee | August 14, 2025 |
| S 1327 | An Act protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rights | Co-sponsor | In committee | August 7, 2025 |
| S 928 | An Act banning legacy preferences in higher education | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 23, 2025 |
| S 654 | An Act to reduce plastics | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 23, 2025 |
| S 630 | An Act to reduce single-use plastics from the environment | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 23, 2025 |
| S 590 | An Act relative to plastic bag reduction | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 23, 2025 |
| S 2534 | An Act relative to equitable higher education admissions policies | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 23, 2025 |
| S 858 | Resolve relative to pharmacy deserts | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 16, 2025 |
| S 857 | An Act to ensure uniform and transparent reporting of medical debt data | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 16, 2025 |
| S 2520 | Amendment S.2520 | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 20, 2025 |
| S 197 | An Act to protect safety and privacy by stopping the sale of location data | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 12, 2025 |
| SD 37 | An Act to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 10, 2025 |
| SD 913 | An Act regulating certain mortgages | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 739 | An Act relating to improvements to residential properties | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 725 | An Act establishing a peace officer oath | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 718 | Resolve relative to pharmacy deserts | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 36 | An Act simplifying inclusionary zoning | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 35 | An Act eliminating forced broker's fees | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 2367 | An Act allowing for airline catering to be considered covered employees | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 1600 | An Act modernizing the governance of Port Authority parks in East Boston | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 1230 | An Act providing a delivery network company surcharge for small businesses and EJ communities | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 1229 | An Act creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 1214 | An Act providing renter relief tax credit | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 1184 | An Act increasing access to universal dental care | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 118 | An Act promoting patient safety and equitable access to care | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 116 | An Act authorizing local control of waste collection hours of operation | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 1016 | An Act protecting black girls from targeted toxicity | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 1013 | An Act to eliminate "grab-and-go" counters at large events | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| SD 909 | An Act to protect the collective bargaining rights of certain administrative employees | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 722 | An Act establishing protections and accountability for Delivery Network Company workers, consumers, and communities | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 720 | An Act for the removal of void restrictive covenants | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 41 | An Act relative to the condominium owners’ rights | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 40 | An Act providing in-district transportation funding | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 39 | An Act to correct non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 38 | An Act banning legacy preferences in higher education | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 365 | An Act relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated building | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 364 | An Act providing for the allowance of early evidence kits | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 363 | An Act promoting infant friendly workplaces | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 362 | An Act to plan, preserve, and protect | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 1604 | Resolve An Act allowing for airline catering to be considered covered employees | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 151 | An Act protecting employee free speech | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 150 | An Act providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 1179 | An Act securing the application of Massachusetts law to employees of employers incorporated or operating in Massachusetts who provide their labor and services remotely | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 117 | An Act promoting climate safe buildings | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 115 | An Act to ensure uniform and transparent reporting of medical debt data | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 114 | An Act establishing housing training program for elected members of municipal boards | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| SD 1011 | An Act protecting warehouse workers | Primary sponsor | Introduced | — |
| HD 821 | An Act to ensure fair access to compensation for victims of human trafficking and forced labor | Co-sponsor | Introduced | — |
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