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Richard Wells
MA House District 7th Norfolk
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Issue areas
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Healthcare 42Labor & Employment 36Government Operations & Budget 27Criminal Justice & Policing 21Education 21Social Services & Welfare 21Transportation & Infrastructure 12Civil Rights & Liberties 9Other 9Economy & Taxes 7Environment & Energy 7Housing 7Agriculture 6Technology & Privacy 5Veterans Affairs 3Banking & Finance 1Defense & Military 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA House District 7th Norfolk current
Massachusetts |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (188 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 4362 — An Act authorizing the town of Westford to release agricultural preservation restrictions over land owned by Westford Gateway, LLC | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4767 — An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4761 — An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other… | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2576 — An Act authorizing the commonwealth to dispose of certain parcels of land in the town of Upton acquired for conservation and recreation… | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4692 — Resolutions rescinding previous Article V Convention applications | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4761 — An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other… | Yea | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4750 — An Act to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformation | Yea | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4750 — An Act to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformation | Not voting | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4706 — An Act to improve Massachusetts home care | Yea | Nov 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4706 — An Act to improve Massachusetts home care | Yea | Nov 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2563 — An Act amending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilities | Yea | Nov 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4672 — An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy. | Yea | Oct 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4672 — An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy. | Yea | Oct 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4672 — An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy. | Yea | Oct 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4672 — An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy. | Yea | Oct 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4672 — An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy. | Yea | Oct 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4672 — An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy. | Yea | Oct 29, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4671 — An Act expanding student access to the state seal of biliteracy | Yea | Oct 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4670 — An Act relative to personal financial literacy education | Yea | Oct 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4644 — An Act enhancing child welfare protections | Yea | Oct 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4644 — An Act enhancing child welfare protections | Yea | Oct 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4644 — An Act enhancing child welfare protections | Yea | Oct 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4645 — An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker | Yea | Oct 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4601 — An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other… | Yea | Oct 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4601 — An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other… | Yea | Oct 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (12 as lead sponsor)
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H 2046
MA · —
An Act relative to pill press machines
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H 3813
MA · —
An Act to update and standardize transit definitions in the Commonwealth
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HD 4595
MA · —
An Act authorizing the town of Milton to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
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HD 4594
MA · —
An Act relative to the establishment of a Milton means-tested property tax exemption
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H 1069
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An Act establishing memorial markers in the towns of Milton and Canton in memory of certain law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
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HD 3802
MA · —
An Act to update and standardize transit definitions in the Commonwealth
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HD 3938
MA · —
An Act establishing memorial markers in the towns of Milton and Canton in memory of certain law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
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H 2730
MA · —
An Act for balanced law enforcement representation to the POST Commission
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H 4089
MA · —
An Act authorizing the town of Milton to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
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HD 2551
MA · —
An Act for balanced law enforcement representation to the POST Commission
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