Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Russell Holmes 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.
Introduced41
Out of committee4
Passed one chamber3
Passed both chambers0
Became law0
Never left committee37
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 1 bills that became law this session.
Requiring informed consent for marijuana testing
Relative to requiring informed consent for marijuana testing at certain health care facilities. Cannabis Policy.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-05-11
Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Jose Reyes
For legislation to authorize the appointment of Jose Reyes as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received].
Passed one chamberRead second and ordered to a third reading · 2026-05-07
Strengthening police reform
Relative to the powers of certain employees of the parole board and correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-04-23
Creating an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the special legislative commission on structural racism in correctional facilities of the Commonwealth
For legislation to authorize an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-04-23
Providing for greater police transparency
Relative to police transparency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-04-23
To amend retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Youth Services
For legislation to include certain employees of the Department of Youth Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-04-13
To amend retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Youth Services
For legislation to include certain employees of the Department of Youth Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-04-13
Relative to construction for the installation or repair of utility lines
For legislation to require notification to owners of real estate in areas scheduled for certain public utility construction. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5323 · 2026-04-06
Relative to special election scheduling
Relative to special election scheduling. Election Laws.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-04-02
Establishing a tax for online advertising
Relative to establishing a tax for online advertising. Revenue.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5309 · 2026-04-02
Increasing voter registration and participation to help prevent recidivism
Relative to increasing voter registration and participation of people incarcerated for felony convictions to help prevent recidivism. Election Laws.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-04-02
Designating the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as the Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse
For legislation to designate the Dorchester division of the Boston Municipal Court as Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse. The Judiciary.
Not out of committeeHearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 · 2026-03-31
Further regulating the compensation of members of the General Court
Relative to compensation of members of the General Court. Public Service.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-30
To reform the parole board
Relative to reforming the parole board. The Judiciary.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-26
Regarding human nature
Relative to neuroscience in criminal proceedings. The Judiciary.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-26
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