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MA S 2885

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Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to economic development and emerging technologies matters.

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

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Did MA S 2885 pass?

Not yet. MA S 2885 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-12-24): Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules

What is MA S 2885 about?

Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to encourage capital investment in retail sports wagering facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to a business entity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to investment in Massachusetts-based jobs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to define gateway municipalities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to provide additional entertainment choices for the residents and visitors of the commonwealth, promote tourism, and provide additional revenues through the authorization of the playing of certain games at facilities known as cardrooms which are to be located at licensed pari-mutuel facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation relative to Community Institution Stabilization; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to update the definition of gateway municipalities; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to invest in Massachusetts citizens, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2885).

Who sponsors MA S 2885?

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies is the primary sponsor of MA S 2885.

Description

Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to encourage capital investment in retail sports wagering facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to a business entity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to investment in Massachusetts-based jobs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to define gateway municipalities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to provide additional entertainment choices for the residents and visitors of the commonwealth, promote tourism, and provide additional revenues through the authorization of the playing of certain games at facilities known as cardrooms which are to be located at licensed pari-mutuel facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation relative to Community Institution Stabilization; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to update the definition of gateway municipalities; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to invest in Massachusetts citizens, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2885).

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Latest action
2025-12-24 — Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
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Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologiesprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-12-24

    Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-12-18

    Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

    referral-committee

  3. 2025-12-18

    Accompanied by S294, S295, S296, S297, S298, S301, S303, S304 and S306

  4. 2025-12-18

    Reported from the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies (under JR10)

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2885

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