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Jo Comerford (Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester)

State Senator

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S 505

MA SENATE

An Act establishing same day voter registration

194th
Introduced by Mike Barrett, Jo Comerford, Mike Connolly and 17 other co-sponsors

Bill S 505 strengthens laws against concealing or mutilating human corpses, ensuring harsher penalties to protect the dignity of the deceased and provide justice for victims' families.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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S 504

MA SENATE

An Act enforcing accessibility for voters with disabilities

194th
Introduced by Jo Comerford, Cynthia Creem, Sal DiDomenico and 7 other co-sponsors

Bill S 504 empowers school officials to temporarily retain custody of children suspected of abuse, ensuring their safety while investigations occur.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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S 557

MA SENATE

An Act accelerating wetlands restoration projects

194th
Introduced by Jo Comerford, Brendan Crighton, Manny Cruz and 11 other co-sponsors

Bill S 557 designates May as "Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month," promoting awareness, education, and resources to support mothers' mental health during and after pregnancy.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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S 503

MA SENATE

An Act decoupling the municipal census from voter registration

194th
Introduced by Jo Comerford, Mike Connolly, Cynthia Creem and 8 other co-sponsors

The NET Act requires the FCC to assess how network equipment availability impacts broadband deployment, aiming to improve access and address supply chain issues nationwide.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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S 2197

MA SENATE

An Act to modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections

194th
Introduced by Mike Brady, Jo Comerford, John Cronin and 8 other co-sponsors

Bill S 2197 empowers Southampton animal control officers with peace officer status, enhancing their ability to enforce animal welfare laws and improve public safety.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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