Bill requires drivers to slow down, move over for utility workers and vehicle breakdowns Contact: Magnolia McComish, Office of Senator John F. Keenan 10.22.25 magnolia.mccomish@masenate.gov | (617) 722-1494 For Immediate Release BOSTON— On October 16, the Massachusetts Senate approved legislation improving the safety of drivers and telecom, gas, and electric utility workers with an expansion of the Commonwealth’s Move Over law. The addition of Senator John F. Keenan’s amendm

BOSTON— On July 31, 2025, the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation enacting a bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in Massachusetts public schools. By requiring school districts to prohibit student cell phone use during the school day, the bill aims to boost student focus, improve the mental health of young people, and foster healthier learning environments. While many school districts have adopted cell phone bans, S.2561 , An Act to promote student learning and mental health,

For immediate release: 6/20/2025 (BOSTON—6/20/2025) The Massachusetts Legislature approved $1.39 billion in new investments in public...

For immediate release: 6/13/2025 BOSTON – Saturday, August 9, 2025, and Sunday, August 10, 2025, are the official dates of Massachusetts’...