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Massachusetts · Current officeholder

David DeCoste

Republican Massachusetts House, District 5th Plymouth

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Sponsored legislation

407 bills in the current data (75 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
HD 6416An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Nancy Jean Richard, an employee of the Department of Developmental ServicesCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 26, 2026
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 5691An Act further extending the time for issuing certain licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of HanoverCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 13, 2026
H 5605An Act relative to liquor license extensions in the town of HanoverPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 13, 2026
H 5491An Act implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission ReportCo-sponsorPassed both chambersAugust 17, 2026
S 1343An Act relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employeesCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 13, 2026
H 5624An Act establishing a Medal of Fidelity license plateCo-sponsorPassed one chamberAugust 4, 2026
H 4335An Act relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injuryCo-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 3706An Act establishing a Medal of Fidelity license plateCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 31, 2026
S 3028An Act promoting pet equity, treatment and safetyCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJuly 29, 2026
H 4961An Act to increase access to healthcare for ostomy patientsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 27, 2026
S 3132An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborersCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 2012An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborersCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
H 2692An Act implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission ReportCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2026
H 3887An Act relative to the definition of a Veteran in the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 3883An Act relative to disability benefits for veteransCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 3856An Act relative to increasing the reimbursement of burial expenses for veteransCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 3854An Act establishing a Vietnam War commemoration fundCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 3837An Act to enhance opportunities for veterans at the Massachusetts Port AuthorityPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 3836An Act establishing a disabled veteran homestead exemptionCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 11, 2026
H 3147An Act relative to the conservation land tax creditCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 7, 2026
H 2093An Act relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employeesCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 7, 2026
H 2710An Act relative to nonresident ban on semiautomatic huntingCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 2708An Act relative to registration of gunsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 2701An Act to promote and protect safety in the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 2665An Act relative to access to constitutional rightsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 2648An Act empowering law enforcement to cooperate with the United States to transfer custody of convicted criminalsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 2640An Act relative to the Civilian Marksmanship ProgramCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 2611An Act relative to firearm licensing renewals during a state of emergencyCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 2598An Act relative to accurate firearms recordsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 2597An Act relative to the definition of law enforcement officers as pertaining to possession of firearmsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 2596An Act further defining a hate crimePrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 2595An Act relative to the use of force equipmentPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 2594An Act relative to defining "curios and relics"Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2026
H 3257An Act to give tax relief to parents with children in private schoolsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 21, 2026
H 3143An Act relative to exempting municipalities from the gas taxCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 21, 2026
H 4553An Act requiring coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivorCo-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 4685An Act requiring local approval for battery storage facility permittingCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2975An Act further regulating the retirement rights of certain employeesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2805An Act authorizing the South Shore Charter School to join the State Employees Retirement SystemPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 2788An Act relative to certain licensed pipefitters and refrigeration techniciansCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 1529An Act establishing an affordable housing qualification commissionCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 1528An Act relative to public housing restrictionsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 1505An Act relative to emergency housing assistance residency requirementsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 1504An Act relative to mobile homes as affordable housingCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 1494An Act relative to improve access to rental assistance programsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 1492An Act expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homesPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 1491An Act relative to CHAMP that will revert back to local residents receiving priority over applicants that have not been screened as emergency applicantsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 1490An Act relative to landlord’s right to informationPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 1489An Act creating the tenant’s escrow accountsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
H 4690An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on the siting of lithium battery storage facilitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 4689An Act establishing buffer zones for battery storage facilitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
H 3512An Act establishing a special legislative commission to study small modular reactorsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
SD 3101An Act to prevent false impersonation of a federal officialCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
H 2964An Act providing for disability and death benefits for explosive device canine handlers and bomb techniciansCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 2804An Act authorizing the Plymouth County Retirement System to grant creditable service to Judy HartiganPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 2803An Act authorizing the Plymouth County Retirement System to grant creditable service to David OsborneCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 2735An Act establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 1057An Act authorizing deer hunting on SundayCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 5302An Act helping employees after a relative’s tragedyCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 2064An Act relative to bereavement leave for the loss of a childCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1805An Act to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safetyCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1804An Act relative to public safety, fiscal responsibility, and emergency assistanceCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1802An Act addressing squatter’s rightsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1796An Act relative to rent escrowCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1793An Act relative to fetal homicideCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1787An Act relative to the defense of private property rights through the prevention of abusive eminent domain takings in the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1783An Act removing state funded counsel for sex offender classification hearingsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1700An Act relative to noise reduction devicesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1666An Act relative to capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officersPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1665An Act related to Down syndromePrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1664An Act relative to rent escrowPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1663An Act relative to unborn victims of violencePrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1662An Act relative to coerced abortionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1661An Act to protect victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offenseCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 2865An Act relative to teacher’s retirement buyback for former parochial school teachersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 3680An Act fostering intercity Passenger Rail FundCo-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
H 918An Act protecting drinking water and public health from sand mining pollutionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 5267An Act protecting drinking water and public health from sand mining pollutionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 2718An Act relative to the labor participation in the POST commissionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 2717An Act relative to membership on the POST commissionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 2593An Act relative to elevator inspection fee waiver for non-profitsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
H 3148An Act relative to rolling stockCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2026
H 3146An Act requiring a waiting period for new taxesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
H 3145An Act relative to the gradual elimination of the inventory taxCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
H 3095An Act providing for an income tax exemption for senior citizensCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
H 3077An Act to further the protection of agricultural landPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
S 2919An Act addressing rising insurance costs for manufactured home residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 2091An Act protecting Massachusetts workersPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 3149An Act establishing a commission to study reforms to the low-income housing tax credit programCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 9, 2026
H 651An Act to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical educationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026
H 5176An Act to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical educationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026
H 487An Act establishing a commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese governmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026
H 1442An Act relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver programCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026
H 3078An Act to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteriaPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 2, 2026
H 941An Act authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday huntingCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
H 930An Act relative to bow hunting for deer in Wompatuck State ParkPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
H 929An Act relative to the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionalsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
H 1001An Act create a crumbling foundations task force with the goal of identifying a source and method of fundingCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
H 999An Act establishing a deer population control commissionCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 25, 2026
H 3709An Act to remove tollsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 25, 2026
H 1054An Act providing parks pass waiver for veteransCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 25, 2026
S 2716An Act amending the charter of the town of RocklandCo-sponsorEnactedFebruary 20, 2026
H 393An Act relative to out of state purchases at auto auctionsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 17, 2026
H 217An Act relative to ensuring resources and support for pregnant and parenting familiesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 17, 2026
H 2345An Act relative to the MBTA Communities ActCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 2344An Act requiring Safe Harbor exceptions to the MBTA Communities ActCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 2343An Act repealing the MBTA communities actCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 2296An Act amending the MBTA communities act to provide recategorization and alternative complianceCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 2295An Act providing for retroactive housing compliance under the MBTA Communities ActCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 2292An Act relative to extending the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act to all cities and townsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 2291An Act allowing municipalities to appeal zoning provisions under the MBTA Communities ActCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 2289An Act to preserve public safety grant funding for cities and townsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 2288An Act relative to MBTA communitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 2267An Act relative to exemptions from MBTA community designationsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 2266An Act repealing section 3A relative to MBTA communitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 1535An Act requiring triennial reports on the impacts of multi-family zoning in MBTA communitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 1512An Act to exempt local housing authorities from the penalties of the MBTA Communities LawCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 302An Act relative to housing production plansCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 9, 2026
H 954An Act empowering vulnerable municipalities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticidesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
H 1041An Act to protect pollinators and public healthCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
HD 5554An Act addressing energy costs, transparency, and sustainabilityCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 2, 2026
S 2738An Act addressing rising insurance costs for manufactured home residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
H 2274An Act authorizing remote participation at town meetingCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
H 2108An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers in MassachusettsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
H 4162An Act to increase access to healthcare for ostomy patientsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 28, 2026
S 1775An Act relative to antique firearm detainmentCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
S 1747An Act relative to public safety on private and public college and university campusesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
H 4326An Act to ensure financial viability in the transportation of farm goodsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
H 3687An Act relative to vehicle inspection exemptions for vintage automobiles 45 years or olderCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
H 3686An Act relative to license plate year of manufacture registrationCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
H 2564An Act relative to emergency hazard health dutyCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 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 3832An Act defining "Gold Star families"Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
H 3255An Act relative to veteran work-off property taxCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
H 3245An Act relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veteransCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
H 3105An Act relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemptionCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
H 250An Act relative to foster care recruitmentCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
H 2455An Act relative to the promotion of food donationCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 5, 2026
S 2872An Act facilitating cost efficient transportationCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 2420An Act reducing truck trips and emissionsCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 2409An Act to ensure financial viability in the transportation of farm goodsCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
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 271An Act promoting the placement of foster children with family members and preventing discrimination against potential foster parents based on irrelevant convictionsCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
H 251An Act requiring an audit to review the utilization of welfare benefits out-of-stateCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
H 1058An Act relative to a cranberry water use transfer programCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
H 4806An Act relative to the auto damage appraiser licensing boardCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 22, 2025
S 287An Act relative to horse riding instructorsCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
S 1216An Act relative to the protection of police officersCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
S 1088An Act relative to illegal drug and firearm traffickingCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
H 4762An Act establishing a commission to study housing affordability and density reformCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 15, 2025
H 4645An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit workerCo-sponsorEnactedDecember 12, 2025
S 1474An Act allowing moveable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling unitsCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 8, 2025
H 333An Act relative to the licensure of appraisersCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 8, 2025
S 349An Act relative to fair educational practicesCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 4, 2025
S 2746An Act to protect pollinators and public healthCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 4, 2025
S 1684An Act prohibiting the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergencyCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 4, 2025
S 1678An Act simplifying ammunition salesCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 4, 2025
S 1671An Act relative to firearm lawsCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 4, 2025
H 2432An Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancerCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 4, 2025
S 2331An Act defining agritourismCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 1, 2025
S 1863An Act further regulating the retirement rights of certain employees of Plymouth CountyCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 26, 2025
H 1531An Act establishing a commission to study housing affordability and density reformCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 20, 2025
H 1530An Act relative to affordable housing and the preservation of a community's water resourcesCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 20, 2025
S 651An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shopsCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 19, 2025
H 91An Act to modernize funding for community media programmingCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 19, 2025
H 3388An Act designating veterans suicide awareness and remembrance dayCo-sponsorEnactedNovember 19, 2025
S 358An Act to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical educationCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 17, 2025
S 2690An Act to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical educationCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 17, 2025
H 549An Act to regulate the use of mobile communication devices in educational institutionsPrimary sponsorIn committeeNovember 17, 2025
H 4745An Act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youthCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 17, 2025
S 2573An Act amending the charter of the town of RocklandCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 13, 2025
S 1455An Act relative to the use of certain fairground propertiesCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 13, 2025
H 2639An Act relative to hoisting license renewalCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 12, 2025
H 4707An Act allowing movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling unitsCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 6, 2025
H 326An Act relative to pipefitting licensureCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 6, 2025
H 1500An Act addressing affordable housingCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 6, 2025
H 1493An Act allowing movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling unitsPrimary sponsorIn committeeNovember 6, 2025
S 635An Act relative to deer open hunting seasonCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 3, 2025
S 601Resolve to protect drinking water and public health from sand mining pollutionCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 3, 2025
S 576An Act relative to outdoor heritageCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 3, 2025
S 1467An Act allowing MBTA Communities to seek reliefCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 30, 2025
S 1465An Act relative to community exemptions from MBTA community designationsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 30, 2025
S 1439An Act exempting certain adjacent communities from MBTA zoning requirementsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 30, 2025
S 1437An Act providing exemptions under the MBTA communities lawCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 30, 2025
H 552An Act parental rights legislationPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 29, 2025
H 3855An Act relative to annuities for widows and surviving relatives of veteransCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 28, 2025
HD 4558An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on the siting of lithium battery storage facilitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 23, 2025
HD 4557An Act requiring local approval for battery storage facility permittingCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 23, 2025
HD 4556An Act establishing buffer zones for battery storage facilitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 23, 2025
H 1877An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit workerCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 23, 2025
H 1682An Act to prevent assaults on sports officialsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 20, 2025
H 1600An Act relative to criminal harassment against a sports officialCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 20, 2025

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Sources

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