Vote Yes on this bill if you want federal agencies blocked from steering settlement money to outside organizations except to directly compensate victims, fix proven harm, or pay for case-related services, with added reporting and penalties for violations.

Organizations that support this bill may include taxpayer watchdog groups, limited-government advocates, and business associations that want settlement money kept under direct public control instead of sent to outside groups.

Vote No on this bill if you want federal agencies to keep more flexibility to require settlement payments to outside groups that can help address community or environmental damage beyond direct payments to the government or individual victims.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include environmental organizations, consumer advocacy groups, and legal aid or nonprofit networks that may benefit when settlement funds are directed to third parties to repair harm or support related public work.

Vote Yes on this bill if you want stronger border security, mandatory work eligibility checks, faster asylum processing, legal status and work permits for many undocumented people, a path to permanent status for Dreamers, and steps to reduce family and employment visa backlogs.

Organizations that support this bill may include business groups that want a more stable workforce, immigrant advocacy groups that back legal status for Dreamers and long-term undocumented residents, and border or law-enforcement groups that favor more funding, staffing, and technology at the border.

Vote No on this bill if you want to reject expanded border barriers, surveillance, criminal penalties, and mandatory E-Verify, or if you believe the bill is either too harsh on asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants or too generous in allowing many undocumented residents to remain and work legally.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include hardline immigration restriction groups that reject legal status for undocumented immigrants, as well as civil rights, immigrant rights, and privacy groups concerned about faster deportations, mandatory E-Verify, broader surveillance, and tougher enforcement.

Vote Yes on this bill if you want judges to use a specific sentencing rule for people convicted of illegally working as sex offenders in businesses that mainly serve minors, reinforcing child protection and making penalties more consistent.

Organizations that support this bill may include child safety groups, crime victims' advocates, prosecutors' associations, and community groups that want stronger rules keeping registered sex offenders out of businesses that primarily serve minors.

Vote No on this bill if you want to avoid expanding sentencing rules tied to sex offender employment restrictions and if you believe the state should focus more on rehabilitation, individualized sentencing, and access to lawful work.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include criminal justice reform groups, civil liberties advocates, and reentry organizations that worry it adds punishment, limits job opportunities after release, and may not improve public safety.

Vote Yes on this bill if you want a temporary suspension of gasoline and diesel fuel taxes to potentially lower fuel costs for consumers.

Organizations that support this bill may include those advocating for lower fuel prices, such as transportation companies and consumer advocacy groups.

Vote No on this bill if you want to maintain the current tax structure to ensure continued funding for the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include environmental advocacy groups and any stakeholders concerned with reductions in funding for infrastructure and environmental protections.

Vote Yes on this bill if you want stronger protections for car buyers and lessees, longer used-car warranty coverage, more help for consumers harmed by dealers, and clearer limits on sudden or forceful repossessions.

Organizations that support this bill may include consumer advocacy groups, legal aid organizations, and community groups that help car buyers facing unfair sales, financing, or repossession practices.

Vote No on this bill if you want fewer state rules on car sales and leasing, less liability and cost for dealers and lenders, and more flexibility for companies to act quickly when customers miss payments.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include automobile dealer associations, vehicle finance companies, leasing companies, and repossession industry groups concerned about higher costs, added rules, and slower collections.

Vote Yes on this bill if you want more pet-friendly public housing, stronger protections against neglect and cruel treatment, fewer dogs and cats sold in pet shops, more adoption of animals from labs, less animal testing when safe alternatives exist, and insurance decisions based on a dog’s behavior rather than its breed.

Organizations that support this bill may include animal shelters, pet adoption and rescue groups, animal welfare advocates, tenants’ rights organizations, senior housing advocates, and companies that promote non-animal product testing.

Vote No on this bill if you want to avoid new state rules on housing providers, pet shops, insurers, laboratories, and manufacturers, and if you prefer to keep more freedom for pet sales, building pet policies, breed-based insurance screening, and the use of animal testing when businesses choose it.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include pet shop owners who sell dogs or cats, landlord and property management groups, insurance industry groups, research and product testing businesses, and trade groups concerned about added regulation and compliance costs.

Vote Yes on this bill if you want the state to publicly track hot work safety violations, notify property owners and insurers, and strengthen accountability to help prevent fires and unsafe job practices.

Organizations that support this bill may include firefighters' associations, fire safety advocacy groups, code enforcement organizations, property owner groups, and insurance industry associations that want stronger oversight of hot work violations.

Vote No on this bill if you want to avoid creating a new public database and alert system that could increase administrative burdens, business costs, and reputational harm for contractors cited for violations.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include contractor associations, construction trade groups, small business organizations, and companies involved in welding, roofing, or other hot work that may worry about added reporting, public exposure, and higher compliance costs.

Vote Yes on this bill if you want Massachusetts to create a single public health plan that covers nearly all residents, removes premiums, copays, and deductibles, expands benefits like dental and long-term care, and funds the system with new payroll and income taxes.

Organizations that support this bill may include labor unions, single-payer health care advocates, patient rights groups, disability rights organizations, mental health advocates, and groups representing low-income residents, immigrants, and seniors.

Vote No on this bill if you want to keep a larger role for private and employer-based insurance, avoid new payroll and income taxes, and prevent the state from taking over most health care payments and setting provider budgets and prices.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include private health insurers, business and employer associations, anti-tax groups, and health care industry organizations that oppose new state taxes, state price setting, or limits on private insurance.

Vote Yes on this bill if you want people serving prison sentences for felony convictions to keep the right to vote and to expand voting rights in Massachusetts.

Organizations that support this bill may include voting rights groups, civil rights organizations, criminal justice reform advocates, and groups focused on racial equity and democratic participation.

Vote No on this bill if you want to keep the current rule that people incarcerated for felony convictions cannot vote until they are released.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include tough-on-crime groups, some law enforcement associations, and organizations that believe people convicted of felonies should not vote while incarcerated.

Vote Yes on this bill if you want one open state primary for all voters and candidates, with the top two finishers advancing to the general election regardless of party.

Organizations that support this bill may include election reform groups, independent voter advocates, and civic organizations that want all voters to use the same primary ballot and reduce party control over who reaches the general election.

Vote No on this bill if you want to keep party-based primaries, preserve party control over nominations, and avoid a system where two candidates from the same party could be the only choices in the general election.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include political parties, party committees, and groups that believe parties should keep the power to choose their own nominees through separate primaries.

Vote Yes on this bill if you want Massachusetts to gradually lower the state income tax rate from 5% to 4%, so people keep more of their wages, interest, and dividend income.

Organizations that support this bill may include taxpayer advocacy groups, business associations, and anti-tax organizations that want residents to keep more of their income.

Vote No on this bill if you want the state to keep the current income tax rate and preserve more revenue for public services such as schools, roads, transit, health programs, and other government needs.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include public employee unions, education and transportation advocates, and local government or budget policy groups concerned about reduced state revenue.

Vote Yes on this bill if you want Massachusetts public schools to limit student phone and smartwatch use during the school day in order to reduce distractions, support learning, and protect student mental health while still allowing exceptions for health, disability, and off-campus needs.

Organizations that support this bill may include public school administrators, teacher groups, parent organizations seeking fewer classroom distractions, and student mental health advocates.

Vote No on this bill if you want schools and families to keep more local control over student device rules and if you believe a statewide ban on students carrying or using personal electronic devices during the school day is too restrictive.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include civil liberties groups, student rights advocates, some parent groups concerned about constant access to their children, and technology industry organizations.