Last week, the legislature approved the results of negotiations between the branches on their respective versions of gun safety legislation.
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
The Massachusetts Parentage Act
The Massachusetts Parentage Act protects and benefits children and parents in a wide range of situations.
Revenge Porn
We have enacted comprehensive legislation that criminalizes the non-consensual sharing of explicit images known as “revenge porn.”
Representation on the walls
Senate President Spilka is inviting citizens to submit nominations for a woman to be honored with a bust in the Senate Chamber.
Reflections on criminal justice reform
It feels timely to reflect on our recent criminal justice reforms.
Senate Gun Bill
Yesterday, the Senate released its draft gun bill. The bill reflects months of discussions with stakeholders across the spectrum as well as a great deal of discussion among senators.