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MA SD 2989

in committee

An Act enhancing safety and security for candidates and professionals

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

Quick answers

Did MA SD 2989 pass?

Not yet. MA SD 2989 is in committee as of 2025-06-23 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-06-23): Referred to the committee on Election Laws

What is MA SD 2989 about?

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to enhance safety and security for candidates and professionals. Election Laws.

Who sponsors MA SD 2989?

Rebecca L. Rausch is the primary sponsor of MA SD 2989, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Description

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to enhance safety and security for candidates and professionals. Election Laws.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-06-23 — Referred to the committee on Election Laws
Bill type
proposed bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Rebecca L. Rauschprimary
  • James K. Hawkinscosponsor
  • Brian M. Ashecosponsor
  • Michael O. Moorecosponsor
  • Carmine Lawrence Gentilecosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-06-23

    Senate Rule 20 and Joint Rule 12 suspended

  2. 2025-06-23

    Referred to the committee on Election Laws

    referral-committee

Versions

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD2989

Attribution

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