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.

The Women’s Caucus appoints six of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s nineteen volunteer commissioners — each serving staggered three-year terms. MCSW is an independent state agency that advances equity and opportunity for women and girls across the Commonwealth. We are seeking diverse, engaged applicants committed to active service. Please review the commissioner expectations; additional information on MCSW can be found here.

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.