From New Bedford Guide:
A legislative proposal in Massachusetts is moving forward to establish the commonwealth’s first permanent state commission specifically focused on issues affecting people who practice Islam. The measure, Senate Bill S.2134 (with a companion House bill H.3351), has cleared initial committees and now sits in the Senate Ways and Means Committee as of early 2026. Read the bill HERE.
What the Bill Would Do
The legislation would create an 11-member permanent commission on the status of people who practice Islam. Members would be appointed by state officials, including two by the governor, one by the attorney general, one by the Senate president, one by the House speaker, two by the state secretary, and four by chairs of the joint committee on racial equity, civil rights, and inclusion. Appointees must reside in Massachusetts and demonstrate a commitment to the Muslim American community.