Stoneham Delegation and Mass. Legislature Pass Bill to Enhance Child Welfare

New law establishes a Foster Child Bill of Rights and strengthens oversight and accountability of the state's child welfare system.

Stoneham Delegation & Legislature Pass Law Keeping Book Bans out of Massachusetts Schools and Libraries

New law creates clear guidelines for how schools and public libraries decide which books to make available and how and when to remove them.

Stoneham Delegation and Mass. Legislature Bring Oversight to Massachusetts’ Unregulated Home Care Industry

New law establishes a licensure process for home care agencies to ensure that consumers receive quality non-medical services.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Vote to Increase Legislative Transparency

Legislature increases residents’ access to information about how decisions are made inside the state legislature and the governor’s office.

Legislature Approves “Blue Envelope” Program to Make Traffic Stops Safer for Drivers with Autism and Police

Stoneham Delegation supports new law giving drivers with autism a simple, clear way to alert police officers of their diagnosis.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Major Economic Development Legislation

Bill lifts up small businesses, surges housing production, reins in AI dangers, invests in research, & restricts electric scooters/e-bikes.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Bill to Better Protect Healthcare Workers from Assault

Responding to a high rate of violent incidents, the Senate acted to improve security protocols at hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Crack Down on Big Social Media Companies that Target Youth

Senate passes bill that would limit features such as autoplay, “infinite scroll,” and intrusive algorithms for youth accounts.

Representative Day and Senator Lewis Secure $290,000 for Local Stoneham Priorities in State Budget

Legislature passes fiscally responsible $63.4 billion Fiscal Year 2027 state budget.

Sen. Lewis, Rep. Day, and Mass. Legislature Enact Early Literacy Bill to Boost Student Reading Proficiency

New law strengthens early literacy education for students by ensuring reading instruction is rooted in proven, evidence-based practices.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Act to Lower Energy Costs While Protecting Climate Goals

New energy affordability legislation is projected to deliver billions in savings to ratepayers.

Stoneham Delegation & Legislature Pass Bill Modernizing Law to Promote Respect for People w/ Disabilities

Mass. Legislature removes and updates outdated and offensive terminology.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Make It Easier to See a Primary Care Doctor

Senate bill aims to reduce healthcare costs for residents and make it easier to find a primary care clinician in Massachusetts.

Rep. Day, Sen. Lewis, and Mass. Legislature Pass Supplemental Budget to Fund Projects in Stoneham

Legislature uses $1 billion+ of Fair Share revenue to ease pressure caused by strained local school budgets and invest in transit projects.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Child Welfare Bill

The Mass. Senate's new legislation safeguards the wellbeing of children, particularly those in state and foster care.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget, Supporting Municipalities and Residents

Massachusetts Senate approves $63.4 billion state budget to continue supporting residents and investing in the state’s future.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass PROTECT Act to Defend Residents from Federal Immigration Overreach

The PROTECT Act holds law enforcement accountable and prohibits immigration arrests at courthouses, houses of worship, schools, & hospitals.

Senator Lewis Honored by Housing Families as a 2026 Housing Hero

Housing Families selected Senator Lewis for being a consistent advocate for housing stability for the state’s most vulnerable residents.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Environmental Protection Bill Including Plastic Waste Reductions

Senate's Mass Ready Act takes action to reduce plastic waste, invest in climate preparedness, and protect natural resources statewide.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Use Fair Share Revenue to Send Funding to Stoneham

Mass. Senate's bill invests in education and transportation projects, with $50,000 specifically marked for Stoneham.

Sen. Lewis & Rep. Day Announce $19,000 State Grant to Purchase Safety Equipment for the Stoneham Fire Dept.

The Massachusetts Legislature funds the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program to protect their local firefighters across the state.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Support Local Agriculture through FARM Bill

FARM Bill supports Massachusetts’ 7,000 farms and makes it easier for families to buy fresh and nutritious food.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass PETS Act

Senate passes animal welfare legislation to end the inhumane puppy-mill-to-pet-shop pipeline.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass BRIGHT Act to Invest in Public Higher Education Facilities

Bill modernizes facilities and addresses the backlog of deferred campus maintenance at community colleges, state universities, and UMass.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Strengthen Fair Housing Protections for Renters and Buyers

As the Trump administration abandons the federal Fair Housing Act, this bill protects residents from discrimination in the housing market.

Senator Jason Lewis Announces Retirement from the Massachusetts Senate

After almost 12 years in the Massachusetts Senate, Jason Lewis announces that he will not run for re-election this year.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Strengthen Car Purchasing Safeguards to Protect Buyers

Senate expands Lemon Law timeline, increases mileage for used car warranties, and more.

Senator Lewis to Host MA State Budget 101 Community Conversation

Learn more about the Massachusetts state budget process on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Summer 2026 Internship Posting — Office of Massachusetts State Senator Jason Lewis

Apply for an internship at the State House today!

Senator Jason Lewis Champions Early Literacy Bill to Boost Student Reading Proficiency

Less than half of students in Mass. are proficient in reading at their grade level. State Senate passes a bill to support early literacy.

Senator Lewis Champions Senate Passage of Local Tax Relief Option for Seniors

The bill would make it easier for municipalities to provide tax relief to seniors struggling to pay increasing property taxes.

Representative Day, Senator Lewis, and Mass. Legislature Protect Public Transit Workers from Assault

Legislature strengthens protections for public transit workers by expanding laws governing assault and battery against on-duty personnel.

Representative Day and Senator Lewis Join Colleagues to Enact New Affordability and Protection Policies

Massachusetts Legislature passes supplement budget to close out Fiscal Year 2025.

Senator Lewis and Representative Day Vote to Protect the Integrity of the U.S. Constitution

Massachusetts Legislature passes joint resolutions to safeguard U.S. Constitution from political attacks.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Guard Against Politically Motivated Book Bans

Bipartisan group of Massachusetts state senators votes to protect freedom of expression and safeguard open access to literature.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Strengthen Support for Military Families in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Senate unanimously votes to provide enhanced safety, stability, and educational opportunities for military families.

Sen. Lewis and Mass. Senate Approve Supplemental Budget to Support Healthcare, Affordable Housing, and More

Massachusetts Senate closes the books on Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) with a $2.3 billion supplemental budget.

Sen. Lewis and Rep. Day Approve $234 Million for Fiscally-Strained Hospitals and Community Health Centers

New law addresses widening funding gap for reimbursements to acute care hospitals and community health centers for vulnerable populations.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act

Landmark data privacy legislation is poised to lead the nation in consumer protections by limiting the collection and sale of personal data.

Sen. Lewis & MA Senate Pass Bills to Combat Opioid Crisis, Protect People with IDDs, & Lower Car Rental Costs

Massachusetts Senate passes 3 bills to increase safety and lower costs for residents.