David F. DeCoste
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59
Bills sponsored
this session · 173 all-time
492
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 1,518 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
233
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 233 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
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Sponsored (introduced)
173 billsCurrent session 59 bills
- H 147 An Act relative to a property owner’s right to ban the growing of medical marijuana In Committee
- H 3650 An Act to enhance opportunities for veterans at the Massachusetts Port Authority In Committee
- H 3916 An Act relative to changing the name of the board of selectmen in the town of Norwell Signed
- H 3801 An Act relative to the estate tax In Committee
- H 5063 An Act authorizing the town of Norwell to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption Passed
- H 3649 An Act establishing a Massachusetts Cold War victory medal In Committee
- H 883 An Act relative to bow hunting for deer in Wompatuck State Park In Committee
- H 1535 An Act relative to unborn victims of violence In Committee
- H 1386 An Act relative to affordable housing In Committee
- H 1538 An Act relative to protecting law enforcement officers from fentanyl exposure In Committee
- H 882 An Act relative to the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals In Committee
- H 571 An Act relative to a graduation requirement for U.S. founding principles In Committee
- H 1534 An Act to establish criteria to assess the maturity of a minor seeking an abortion In Committee
- H 2872 An Act to further the protection of agricultural land In Committee
- H 1536 An Act to protect the religious beliefs and moral convictions of citizens of the Commonwealth In Committee
- H 2617 An Act relative to creditable service In Committee
- H 1533 An Act relative to rent escrow In Committee
- H 1537 An Act relative to capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officers In Committee
- HD 4285 An Act relative to changing the name of the board of selectmen in the town of Norwell Introduced
- HD 5264 An Act authorizing the town of Norwell to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption Introduced
- H 204 An Act foster parents bill of rights In Committee
- H 4174 An Act providing for abatements in cases of terrorism or public health emergency In Committee
- H 1388 An Act expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes In Committee
- H 4162 An Act protecting Massachusetts workers In Committee
- H 1387 An Act relative to adequate condominium reserve funds In Committee
Historical 114 bills
- H1493 An Act allowing movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units Died
- H1490 An Act relative to landlord’s right to information Died
- H1489 An Act creating the tenant’s escrow accounts Died
- H1662 An Act relative to coerced abortion Died
- H3836 An Act establishing a disabled veteran homestead exemption Died
- H2803 An Act authorizing the Plymouth County Retirement System to grant creditable service to David Osborne Died
- H929 An Act relative to the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals Died
- H1661 An Act to protect victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offense Died
- H549 An Act to regulate the use of mobile communication devices in educational institutions Died
- H1666 An Act relative to capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officers Died
- H3078 An Act to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria Died
- H2596 An Act further defining a hate crime Died
- H930 An Act relative to bow hunting for deer in Wompatuck State Park Died
- H3077 An Act to further the protection of agricultural land Died
- H3837 An Act to enhance opportunities for veterans at the Massachusetts Port Authority Died
- H1492 An Act expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes Died
- H2593 An Act relative to elevator inspection fee waiver for non-profits Died
- H2805 An Act authorizing the South Shore Charter School to join the State Employees Retirement System Died
- H1663 An Act relative to unborn victims of violence Died
- H2091 An Act protecting Massachusetts workers Died
- H553 An Act relative to public health transparency in schools Died
- H552 An Act parental rights legislation Died
- H1491 An Act relative to CHAMP that will revert back to local residents receiving priority over applicants that have not been screened as emergency applicants Died
- H1664 An Act relative to rent escrow Died
- H550 An Act relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education Died
Co-sponsored
1518 billsCurrent session 492 bills
- H 3680 An Act relative to tax notification for veterans In Committee
- H 1879 An Act relative to indecent assault and battery In Committee
- H 1931 An Act relative to fentanyl arrests In Committee
- HD 4886 An Act banning of purchase and consumption of products made in Russia In Committee
- H 4480 An Act relative to increasing operational safety for keyless ignition technology in motor vehicles In Committee
- H 3450 An Act relative to increasing operational safety for keyless ignition technology in motor vehicles In Committee
- SD 3025 An Act to combat unjust acts of war by Russia In Committee
- S 2573 An Act allowing humane transportation of K9 partners aka Nero's law Signed
- S 1469 An Act to enhance hospital care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities In Committee
- H 211 An Act establishing the Massachusetts foster care review office In Committee
- H 286 An Act authorizing municipalities to expend certain funds for the acquisition of land to be used for rail trails In Committee
- S 1060 An Act to increase transparency in the Massachusetts land record systems to protect the property rights of homeowners and businesses In Committee
- H 3552 An Act relative to learner’s permits as government identification In Committee
- H 3671 An Act amending the definition of veteran In Committee
- H 1008 An Act establishing a commission on livestock shelter requirements In Committee
- H 955 An Act to establish a flood mitigation and preparedness program In Committee
- H 662 An Act relative to instruction in pregnancy and pre-and postnatal care In Committee
- H 1006 An Act protecting the viability of farms in the Commonwealth In Committee
- H 978 An Act to study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program In Committee
- H 2786 An Act providing for a fair and equitable group 4 retirement benefit for police officers working on Massachusetts public higher education campuses In Committee
- S 1580 An Act ensuring the safety of our communities and citizens In Committee
- HD 5010 An Act relative to the theft of vehicle catalytic converters In Committee
- H 1007 An Act relative to the use of Department of Conservation and Recreation property for farmers markets and community gardens In Committee
- H 4722 An Act relative to the theft of vehicle catalytic converters Passed
- H 2881 An Act relative to the Massachusetts estate tax code In Committee
Historical 1026 bills
- HD 4999 An Act relative to remote notarization during COVID-19 state of emergency Died
- SD 2136 An Act allowing humane transportation of K9 partners aka Nero's law Died
- SD 2075 An Act relative to Purple Heart registration plates Died
- SD 1002 An Act relative to lot rent abatement for veterans Died
- SD 1263 An Act relative to Veterans' Education Tuition System (VETS) Died
- SD 1029 An Act relative to veteran access to recreational lands Died
- HD 2122 An Act relative to DOR interest rate parity Died
- HD 2987 An Act relative to veterans' plates and tolling Died
- HD 3688 An Act providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds Died
- SD 1090 An Act relative to veterans creditable service Died
- SD 1876 An Act relative to exemption from taxation structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural lands Died
- HD 3768 An Act relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction Died
- HD 2031 An Act exempting veterans from the standard registration fee for veterans license plates Died
- HD 1479 An Act authorizing municipalities to expend certain funds for the acquisition of land to be used for rail trails Died
- SD 1284 An Act relative to affordable housing built near wetlands Died
- SD 546 An Act relative to mandatory sentences for those committing an assault on a law enforcement officer Died
- HD 1645 An Act relative to emergency medical transportation provided to veterans Died
- HD 2810 Resolve creating a special commission to study school starting times and schedules Died
- SD 800 An Act relative to the retroactive application of veterans creditable service Died
- SD 1675 An Act allowing businesses to sign up for the "Do Not Call" list Died
- SD 2224 An Act relative to property tax relief for senior citizens Died
- SD 470 An Act abolishing the death tax Died
- SD 1279 An Act relative to the Massachusetts estate tax Died
- HD 2142 An Act relative to the prevention of level 2 and 3 sex offenders from residing together Died
- HD 3571 An Act relative to the hiring of veterans Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. 5562 On adoption of consolidated amendment E | Yea | pass | July 09, 2026 |
| H. 5317 On Enactment Land Taking | Yea | pass | May 20, 2026 |
| H. 5264 On passing to be engrossed | Yea | pass | March 19, 2026 |
| H. 57 On adoption of amendment #16 | Yea | fail | February 06, 2025 |
| H. 58 On acceptance of conference report | Yea | pass | February 26, 2025 |
| H. 5151 On adoption of Consolidated Amendment C | Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
| H. 5151 On adoption of amendment #8 | Yea | fail | February 27, 2026 |
| H. 4150 On Adoption of Consolidated Amendment A | Yea | pass | May 21, 2025 |
| H. 4187 On passing to be engrossed | Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
| H. 4000 On adoption of amendment #556 | Yea | fail | April 28, 2025 |
| H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1588 | Yea | fail | April 27, 2026 |
| H. 4314 On Enactment Land Taking | Yea | pass | January 28, 2026 |
| H. 5500 On adoption of Consolidated Amendment E | Yea | pass | April 29, 2026 |
| S. 2581 , amended On passing to be engrossed, in conc | Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
| H. 4601 On adoption of consolidated amendment A | Yea | pass | October 15, 2025 |
| H. 5151 On adoption of amendment #101 | Yea | fail | February 27, 2026 |
| H. 5151 On adoption of amendment #113 | Nay | fail | February 27, 2026 |
| H. 5151 On adoption of amendment #38 | Yea | fail | February 27, 2026 |
| H. 5151 On adoption of amendment #21 | Yea | fail | February 27, 2026 |
| H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1315 | Yea | fail | April 29, 2026 |
| H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1304 | Yea | fail | April 29, 2026 |
| H. 5305 On adoption of amendment #14, chg | Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
| H. 4362 On Enactment Land Taking | Yea | pass | November 19, 2025 |
| H. 4227 On enactment | Yea | pass | June 18, 2025 |
| S. 2735 On Enactment Land Taking | Yea | pass | July 22, 2026 |
| H. 5562 On adoption of consolidated amendment B | Yea | pass | July 08, 2026 |
| H. 4240 Shall item 4512-0200 (Bureau of Substance Add | Yea | pass | October 08, 2025 |
| H. 4000 On adoption of amendment #1643 | Yea | fail | April 29, 2025 |
| H. 2024 On adoption of the order | Yea | pass | February 25, 2025 |
| H. 2024 On adoption of amendment #18 | Nay | fail | February 25, 2025 |
| H. 2026 On adoption of amendment #3 | Nay | fail | February 25, 2025 |
| H. 57 On adoption of amendment #9, changed | Yea | pass | February 06, 2025 |
| H. 5500 On adoption of Consolidated Amendment G | Yea | pass | April 29, 2026 |
| H. 5349 On adoption of Consolidated Amendment B | Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
| H. 57 "Shall the decis ion of the Chair stand?' | Nay | pass | February 06, 2025 |
| H. 5500 On adoption of Consolidated Amendment C | Yea | pass | April 28, 2026 |
| H. 4150 On adoption of amendment #27, chg | Yea | pass | May 21, 2025 |
| H. 4000 On adoption of amendment #554 | Yea | fail | April 29, 2025 |
| H. 5469 On passing to be engrossed | Nay | pass | June 03, 2026 |
| H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1590 | Yea | fail | April 27, 2026 |
| H. 5470 On Enactment | Yea | pass | June 04, 2026 |
| H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1230 | Yea | fail | April 28, 2026 |
| H. 5151 On adoption of Consolidated Amendment A | Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
| H. 5595 On Engrossment | Yea | pass | July 22, 2026 |
| H. 5388 On Enactment Land Taking | Yea | pass | July 22, 2026 |
| H. 2250 , changed On Enactment Land Taking | Yea | pass | July 15, 2026 |
| H. 5562 On passing to be engrossed as amended | Yea | pass | July 09, 2026 |
| H. 5562 On adoption of consolidated amendment D | Yea | pass | July 09, 2026 |
| H. 5562 On adoption of consolidated amendment C | Yea | pass | July 08, 2026 |
| H. 5562 On adoption of consolidated amendment A | Yea | pass | July 08, 2026 |