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Massachusetts · Current officeholder

Joan Lovely

Democratic Massachusetts Senate, District Second Essex

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Sponsored legislation

394 bills in the current data (157 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
H 5708An Act relative to noise report data and good neighbor policy at Beverly Regional AirportCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 29, 2026
H 3907An Act amending chapter 445 of the acts of 1960 and establishing a board of election commissioners in the city of SalemCo-sponsorPassed both chambersOctober 29, 2026
H 5278An Act relative to noise report data and good neighbor policy at Beverly Regional AirportCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 26, 2026
S 1876An Act relative to the retirement classification of certain employees of the city of BeverlyPrimary sponsorEnactedOctober 5, 2026
H 4852An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adultsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2026
H 5097An Act authorizing the city of Salem to convert seasonal licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to annual licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premisesCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 16, 2026
H 3417An Act designating Domestic Workers' Rights DayCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 10, 2026
S 1681An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 13, 2026
S 3197An Act relative to medical chaperones and medical examsCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 10, 2026
S 1485An Act providing for safe and consensual sensitive examinationsCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 10, 2026
S 785An Act relative to insurance claimsPrimary sponsorEnactedAugust 7, 2026
H 277An Act relative to cueing and supervision in the PCA programCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 4, 2026
H 276An Act relative to persons with developmental disabilitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeAugust 4, 2026
S 688An Act prohibiting card interchange fees on tax or gratuityCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 31, 2026
H 4361An Act relative to benefits for teachersCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJuly 30, 2026
H 5013An Act to establish a celiac disease screening pilot programCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 27, 2026
S 3106An Act relative to toxic-free medical devicesCo-sponsorEnactedJuly 25, 2026
S 3226Amendment S.3226Co-sponsorIntroducedJuly 23, 2026
S 3222Amendment S.3222Co-sponsorIntroducedJuly 23, 2026
S 3217Amendment S.3217Co-sponsorIntroducedJuly 23, 2026
S 1949An Act relative to protecting youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loopholeCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
S 1944An Act relative to the exemption of private pension income from taxationCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 23, 2026
H 5046An Act to protect the lives of student athletes; Freddy’s lawCo-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
S 3131An Act supporting family caregiversCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
S 3095An Act significantly alleviating povertyCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
H 5594An Act significantly alleviating povertyCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
H 5016An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforceCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
H 4552An Act to ensure access to scalp and facial hair prostheses for children and adults with alopecia areataCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2026
H 1411An Act increasing the personal needs allowance for long term care residentsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 20, 2026
S 3082An Act relative to animal telehealthPrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 16, 2026
S 3022An Act creating the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments and households fund ("The ENOUGH Act")Co-sponsorIn committeeJuly 16, 2026
S 2033An Act combating offshore tax avoidanceCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 16, 2026
S 185An Act to promote school centered neighborhood developmentCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 16, 2026
H 5098An Act authorizing the city of Salem to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises upon the return of the license authorized in chapter 67 of the acts of 2008Co-sponsorEnactedJuly 14, 2026
S 3158An Act controlling and abusive litigationCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 13, 2026
S 1447An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenantsCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 13, 2026
S 1205An Act relative to controlling and abusive litigationCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 13, 2026
S 547An Act establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public healthCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 3152An Act establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public healthCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 2694An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehiclesCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 2645An Act establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit programCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 1938An Act supporting family caregiversCo-sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
S 1718An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violencePrimary sponsorIn committeeJuly 9, 2026
H 253An Act establishing guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated personsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2026
S 2928An Act to establish a celiac disease screening pilot programPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 15, 2026
S 766An Act to allow municipalities to deposit into credit unionsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 8, 2026
S 3107An Act relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior designCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 8, 2026
S 2659An Act enhancing child welfare protectionsCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 4, 2026
S 2620An Act relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior designCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
S 2579An Act Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act of 2025Primary sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
H 5441An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirusCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 21, 2026
SD 2872An Act significantly alleviating povertyCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 20, 2026
H 5012An Act relative to students accessing food and nutritional informationCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 20, 2026
H 4367An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirusCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 20, 2026
S 819An Act prohibiting discrimination against 340b drug discount program participantsCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 18, 2026
S 3076An Act providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of MassachusettsCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 18, 2026
S 1303An Act providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of MassachusettsCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 18, 2026
S 1127An Act ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedingsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2026
S 1122An Act relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreementsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2026
H 4909An Act relative to the reserve time of public safety personnel in the city of SalemCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2026
H 4298An Act relative to toxic-free medical devicesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 28, 2026
H 1225An Act ensuring sufficient notice to homeowners by insurance companies prior to an inspectionCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 21, 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 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
H 3159An Act supporting family caregiversCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
S 784An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforcePrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
S 3045An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforceCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
S 1787An Act relative to credible service for school nursesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
S 799An Act protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance serviceCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 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 2927An Act relative to students accessing food and nutritional informationPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
S 2414An Act establishing a tunnel to connect the campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school ("ENSATS”)Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
S 1504An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFASCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
S 1173An Act relative to minimizing suffering during the commitment processPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
H 863An Act establishing same-day voter registrationCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
H 3075An Act relative to protecting youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loopholeCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
SD 3101An Act to prevent false impersonation of a federal officialCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 478An Act relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance feesPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 2411An Act relative to online driver educationPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 1484An Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancerCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
S 1171An Act relative to the well-being of new mothers and infantsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
H 2850An Act relative to the cancer presumption for police officersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 30, 2026
H 4684An Act ensuring law enforcement identification and public trustCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1948An Act to protect nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1924An Act relative to the well-being of new mothers and infantsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 1852An Act prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in Family and Juvenile Court proceedingsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
H 4583An Act relative to the city of Salem harbormaster and assistant harbormastersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
H 4007An Act relative to the composition of the licensing board for the city of SalemCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 25, 2026
H 2865An Act relative to teacher’s retirement buyback for former parochial school teachersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SD 3751An Act relative to animal telehealthPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
S 1200An Act extending the civil statute of limitations for child abuseCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
H 4008An Act relative to increasing the local option tax in the city of Salem on the sale of marijuana and marijuana productsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
S 479An Act to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term carePrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
S 1573An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirusPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
S 1563An Act prioritizing patient access to careCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 965An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 5217An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
H 4091An Act authorizing the city of Salem to prohibit the application of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within its bordersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
S 782An Act to increase health insurer reporting transparencyPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
S 781An Act to help patients and reduce healthcare costs by ensuring patient adherence to medicationsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
S 1572An Act relative to acute hospital governancePrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
S 1414An Act increasing access to ABA services by recognizing assistant level providersCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
H 1588An Act relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreementsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 25, 2026
S 1116An Act to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivorsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
S 2959An Act regarding fair housing practices in the CommonwealthCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 17, 2026
S 2947An Act regarding fair housing practices in the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
S 2671An Act to end housing discrimination in the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
S 1454An Act relative to PEG access and cable related fundsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 4662An Act amending Chapter 67 of the Acts of 2008 authorizing the city of Salem to convert 1 annual license for the sale of wine, malt and cordial beverages to be drunk on the premises to an annual license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premisesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 4661An Act authorizing the city of Salem to convert 1 seasonal license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to an annual license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises and to convert 1 seasonal license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to an annual license for the sale of wine and malt beverages and cordials to be drunk on the premisesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
H 452An Act relative to the right to repair for agricultural equipmentCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
S 783An Act to promote increased access to patient care through equitable reimbursementPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 9, 2026
S 711An Act relative to rate equity for community health centersCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 9, 2026
H 1247An Act relative to preventing fraud and establishing regulations on certain virtual currenciesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 9, 2026
S 1174An Act protecting minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materialsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
S 1165An Act amending the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a childPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
H 1117An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforceCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
S 886An Act relative to family members serving as caregiversPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
S 885An Act relative to premium impact statementsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
S 881An Act providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
S 874An Act strengthening mental health centersCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
S 860An Act establishing medicare for all in MassachusettsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
S 832An Act providing health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
S 809An Act relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapyCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
S 805An Act relative to PANDAS/PANS screening in medical/clinical settingsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
S 2600An Act requiring health insurance coverage for scalp cooling systemsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
S 154An Act establishing guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated personsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
S 1411An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fundCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
S 1080An Act for the removal of void restrictive covenantsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
H 2354An Act relative to the use of certain fairground propertiesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
S 1747An Act relative to public safety on private and public college and university campusesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
S 1743An Act relative to the Massachusetts Fire Training CouncilCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
H 4326An Act to ensure financial viability in the transportation of farm goodsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
S 2858An Act to build restorative family and community connectionCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
S 1742An Act relative to technical rescue servicesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
S 1722An Act relative to elder and medical paroleCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
S 1720An Act to build restorative family and community connectionCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
HD 5511An Act to establish a celiac disease screening pilot programCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
HD 5510An Act relative to students accessing food and nutritional informationCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
SD 3545An Act to establish a celiac disease screening pilot programPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
SD 3544An Act relative to students accessing food and nutritional information.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
S 531An Act providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal electionsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
S 2911An Act providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal electionsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
S 1780An Act relative to the creation of the Massachusetts Public Safety Building AuthorityCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
S 1744An Act relative to the creation of the Massachusetts Public Safety Building AuthorityCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
S 1712An Act establishing a public safety building authority and assistance programCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
S 1650An Act creating a municipal and public safety building authorityCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
S 1641An Act creating the Public Safety Building AuthorityCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
S 786An Act creating a climate bank in MassachusettsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 12, 2026
S 58An Act to promote conservation through oyster shell recyclingCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 12, 2026
S 2714An Act studying discrimination in public accommodation for individuals with service animalsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 12, 2026
H 4911An Act relative to a diaper allowance to meet early childhood needsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 12, 2026
H 222An Act relative to an agricultural healthy incentives programCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 12, 2026
H 220An Act establishing a diaper benefits pilot programCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 12, 2026
S 765An Act establishing a Massachusetts foreclosure prevention programCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 8, 2026
S 1629An Act relative to the theft of gravesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 8, 2026
SD 3546Order notifying the Governor and the Honorable CouncilPrimary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 7, 2026
S 2819An Act relative to credit card surcharges and transparency in credit card feesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 7, 2026
S 204An Act relative to transparency in credit card feesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 7, 2026
S 1548An Act to ensure cleaner air for communities overburdened by outdoor air pollutionCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 7, 2026
S 73An Act relative to the Department of Fish and GameCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 69An Act to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneursCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 68An Act relative to lobstering closure mitigationCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 65An Act establishing healthy soil performance guidelinesCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 61An Act relative to urban farmlandCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 60An Act to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheriesCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 2875An Act relative to pedestrian safetyCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 2872An Act facilitating cost efficient transportationCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 2420An Act reducing truck trips and emissionsCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 2413An Act relative to pedestrian safetyPrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 2409An Act to ensure financial viability in the transportation of farm goodsPrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
H 4320An Act establishing a vocational admissions task forceCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 31, 2025
S 83An Act to modernize Massachusetts medical marijuana programCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 29, 2025
H 261An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adultsCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 29, 2025
S 2166An Act relative to the 401(k) CORE planPrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 24, 2025
S 158An Act increasing accessibility in restaurants for physically handicapped personsPrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 22, 2025
S 152An Act relative to preventing sexual abuse of children and youth by adults in positions of authority or trustPrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 22, 2025
S 1353An Act relative to workers’ compensation funeral benefitsPrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 22, 2025
S 480An Act promoting infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homesPrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
S 404An Act relative to supporting survivors of child sexual abusePrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
S 287An Act relative to horse riding instructorsCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
S 1318An Act relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
S 1172An Act to protect unpaid interns, volunteers, and independent contractors from sexual harassment and other forms of discriminationPrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
S 1170An Act relative to the partition of nominee trustsPrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
S 1167An Act to protect nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilitiesPrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
S 1166An Act relative to enhancing hiring practices to prevent sexual abusePrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
S 1164An Act prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in Family and Juvenile Court proceedingsPrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 18, 2025
S 2290An Act preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safetyCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 15, 2025
S 2826An Act relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher programCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 11, 2025
S 1008An Act relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher programPrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 11, 2025
S 981An Act establishing housing training program for elected members of municipal boardsCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 8, 2025
S 64An Act relative to improving pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildrenCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 8, 2025
S 205An Act relative to price-fixing prohibition and consumer transparencyCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 8, 2025
S 1006An Act creating the Home Works ProgramPrimary sponsorIn committeeDecember 8, 2025
S 2746An Act to protect pollinators and public healthCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 4, 2025
S 2451An Act to enhance the license plate system of the CommonwealthCo-sponsorIn committeeDecember 4, 2025

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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