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MA S 2170

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An Act updating the flag of the Commonwealth

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA S 2170 pass?

Not yet. MA S 2170 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-05): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2986

What is MA S 2170 about?

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2170) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to update the flag of the commonwealth and the naval and maritime flag. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Who sponsors MA S 2170?

Paul W. Mark is the primary sponsor of MA S 2170.

Description

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2170) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to update the flag of the commonwealth and the naval and maritime flag. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-05 — Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2986
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Paul W. Markprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-05

    Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2986

  2. 2025-12-24

    Reporting date extended to Saturday January 31, 2026

  3. 2025-09-03

    Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-1 and virtual

  4. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2170

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