Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 101
An Act to require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Michael J. Barrett (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 101) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 22, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Sep 10, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities