Legislative Priorities
Members of the Caucus have identified five legislative priorities and seventeen endorsed bills for the 194th Legislative Session. These bills were selected based on their alignment with the Caucus’s strategic priorities, as well as their bipartisan and bicameral support.
Legislative Accomplishments
Learn about our past legislative accomplishments here. These include:
Salary Transparency Law
Campaign Funds for Child Care
Creating a Women’s Rights History Trail
Campus Safety & Sexual Assault Prevention
Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act
The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators joined Governor Healey in August of 2024 for a ceremonial bill signing of one of our legislative priorities to address maternal health care.
On September 17, we marked a golden milestone with the 50th Anniversary Reunion of Women Legislators and Executive Directors Emeritae. Governor Maura Healey stopped by to greet our current and legacy members. Check out the feature in The Boston Globe!
Click on the images above or click here to learn more about our Caucus members.
The Caucus currently includes 62 members, representing 31% of the Massachusetts Legislature. For the current legislative session, the Caucus Co-Chairs are Senator Robyn Kennedy and Representative Christine Barber. The Caucus also has a 12-member Board of Directors. They will serve through the 2025-2026 legislative session.
50th Anniversary SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
To honor the 243 women who have served in the Massachusetts Legislature (in stark contrast to the thousands of men), we’ve launched a powerful campaign on social media. Each post highlights:
• The legislator’s name & district
• Notable achievements
• Fun facts and historical context
Social Media Campaign: #MAWomenLegislators
Follow along and share their stories. Let’s ensure the world knows and celebrates their contributions.