Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Mike Chaisson was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced12
Out of committee2
Passed one chamber1
Passed both chambers1
Became law1
Never left committee10
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 1 bills that became law this session.
Authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a certain parcel of land in the town of Foxborough
For legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a certain parcel of land in the town of Foxborough. Environment and Natural Resources.
Not out of committeeHearing scheduled for 09/30/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only · 2026-09-17
Authorizing the town of Foxborough to grant three additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
For legislation to authorize the town of Foxborough to grant three additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Out of committeeNew draft substituted (Feeney), see S3266 · 2026-08-27
To establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge
For legislation to establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-04-23
Relative to municipal light plants
Relative to municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5323 · 2026-04-06
Relative to a retirement buyback issue
By Representative Chaisson of Foxborough, a petition of Michael S. Chaisson that the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System be authorized to credit Diane Galanti with certain creditable service benefits. Public Service.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-30
Relative to juror comprehension
Relative to juror information cards. The Judiciary.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-26
Relative to law enforcement access to prescription monitoring data
Relative to access to prescription monitoring data by law enforcement. The Judiciary.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-26
Relative to the bundled cell phone taxation
Relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. Revenue.
Not out of committeeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means · 2026-02-05
Defining "Gold Star families"
For legislation to define "Gold Star families". Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Not out of committeeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means · 2026-01-22
Relative to a cemetery in the town of Norton
That the town of Norton be authorized to pay a certain unpaid bill. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Became lawSigned by the Governor, Chapter 50 of the Acts of 2025 · 2025-10-30
Relative to a certain parcel of land in the town of Norton
By Representatives Howitt of Seekonk and Chaisson of Foxborough, a petition of Steven S. Howitt and Michael S. Chaisson that the Secretary of Transportation convey certain parcels of land in the town of Norton. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a new draft, see H4660 · 2025-10-30
To relative to an underinsurance issue
Relative to motor vehicle underinsurance. Financial Services.
Not out of committeePlaced in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading · 2025-10-14
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