The Senate bill aims to prevent political bias in library decisions and protect librarians from reprisals.
Justice
animal welfare, civil law and procedure, criminal law, disability, drug policy, family law, freedom of speech, guardianship, gun violence, housing law, immigration, indigenous agenda, lgbtq rights, policing, privacy, sexual child abuse, terrorism, women's rights
Defending a Free Press
Senate legislation would make it illegal in most cases for the government to compel journalists to reveal their sources.
Removing Barriers to Essential Reproductive Care
The legislature has expanded reproductive healthcare for Massachusetts residents by removing restrictions on abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Responding to ICE: PROTECT Act is Now Law
The legislature has passed the PROTECT Act, protecting immigrants and all people in Massachusetts.
Protecting people with autism
We have sent to the Governor new legislation that will help reduce the risk of escalating conflict when police officers stop people with autism.
Senate Advances the PROTECT Act
The Senate introduced its version of the PROTECT Act — a major legislative package to protect the rights of all Massachusetts residents, particularly immigrants, young children, and victims of crimes.