S 2703
An Act relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill, S.2703, addresses the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts. It stems from a petition and previous legislation regarding faculty rights. The bill’s specific content is currently under consideration by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. The purpose of the bill is to clarify and potentially strengthen protections for faculty within the University of Massachusetts system.
Key provisions
- Addresses the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts.
- Derived from a previous petition and related legislation (S.933).
- Currently under review by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Faculty members
- University of Massachusetts faculty
- University of Massachusetts administration
Notable changes
- The bill is a continuation of efforts to define and protect faculty rights.
- It builds upon prior legislation related to faculty matters at UMass.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Higher Education
Cosponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill S.2703 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts
Senate, November , 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 933) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2703).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Higher Education Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2703
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Higher Education |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | New draft of S933 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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