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Michael S. Chaisson
1st Bristol District · Republican
Towns: Foxborough, Mansfield, Norton (some only in part)
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Michael ChaissonRunning unopposed on November 3.See the ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 · House
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- Counted from the official House and Senate roll calls. Quorum calls are not counted.
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Committees and leadership · 2025–2026
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
- Joint Committee on Financial Services
- Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
- Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
- Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Most bills are shaped in committee before any floor vote; committee chairs decide which bills move. Source: malegislature.gov (committee lists as of Oct 10, 2026).
Missed votes
2025–2026so farMissed 0 of 267 roll callsRank 1 of 162 representatives · Every roll call100%votedRoll calls this member did not vote on, while serving in the House. Ties share a rank. The record does not say why a member did not vote. See every representative →
Campaign money
Where the 2025–26 contributions came from
Gifts from individuals
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,491 | $1,361 | $8,926 so far |
| 2025 | $8,978 | $2,060 | $7,784 |
| 2024 | $32,478 | $33,029 | $866 |
| 2023 | $0 | $173 | $1,258 |
| 2022 | $29,673 | $28,242 | $1,431 |
As reported to OCPF. See the full reports at OCPF
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In the news
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Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Michael S. Chaisson voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2025–2026
Prioritizing patient access to careFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No121–35 · PassedPrioritizing patient access to careApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No119–33 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes28–128 · Amendment rejectedPromoting transparency and public access in state governmentApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No125–28 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes34–119 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes30–124 · Amendment rejectedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No130–29 · Amendment adoptedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes30–129 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes30–126 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes28–128 · Amendment rejectedVotes by topic
Roll calls sorted by subject, from the bill title and the question voted on. A vote can fall under more than one topic; budget amendments mostly fall under Taxes and budgets. Tap a topic to see each vote.
Taxes and budgets 119
Schools and education 17
Energy and utilities 16
Health and human services 12
Water, sewer and environment 12
Roads, traffic and transit 11
Licenses and permits 6
Elections and how government runs 4
Parks, recreation and libraries 3
Police, fire and public safety 2
Housing and zoning 1
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
Michael S. Chaisson filed 8 bills as lead sponsor this session. Sorted by subject from each bill’s title; a bill can fall under more than one.
Filing a bill puts an idea before the Legislature. Most bills are not voted on as filed: committees often combine several bills into one new bill, so a law can include a legislator’s idea without carrying their bill number. MassVoter lists what was filed, not what passed.
Appointments and hiring 1
Veterans 1
Other subjects 6
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Michael S. Chaisson signed on as a co-sponsor of 590 bills filed by other legislators this session. Co-sponsoring means adding your name in support when a bill is filed; it is not a vote. Sorted by subject from each bill’s title; a bill can fall under more than one.
Health and human services 69
Schools and education 41
Water, sewer and environment 34
Housing and zoning 29
Police, fire and public safety 28
Taxes and budgets 25
Roads, traffic and transit 24
Appointments and hiring 22
Veterans 14
Energy and utilities 13
Elections and how government runs 11
Licenses and permits 10
Parks, recreation and libraries 3
Other subjects 311
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Michael S. Chaisson voted
269 recorded votes
Authorizing the transfer of certain parcels of land in the town of Weston from the Weston conservation commission to the select boardFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedAuthorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of DeerfieldFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: No137–21 · PassedRelative to the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water DistrictFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedAuthorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to transfer certain parcels of land in the town of NortonFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorCo-sponsor Voted: Yes156–0 · PassedRelating to the transfer of interest in land in West BrookfieldFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedTo improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementiaApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes156–0 · PassedRelative to home care servicesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes157–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Dighton to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes157–0 · PassedPrioritizing patient access to careApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No119–33 · PassedAuthorizing the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the town of Marion from the Open Space Acquisition Commission to the Select BoardFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes154–0 · PassedDissolving the North Carver water districtFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedPromoting pet equity, treatment and safetyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes151–1 · PassedDissolving the Whately Water DistrictFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes148–2 · PassedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthOn adoption of consolidated amendment EVoted: Yes149–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthOn adoption of consolidated amendment DVoted: Yes150–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthOn adoption of consolidated amendment CVoted: Yes151–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthOn adoption of consolidated amendment BVoted: Yes151–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthOn adoption of consolidated amendment AVoted: Yes145–6 · Amendment adoptedRelative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal yearsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes150–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2027Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes142–6 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2027On acceptance of conference reportVoted: Yes142–6 · PassedImproving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questionsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes149–0 · PassedRelative to toxic-free medical devicesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes149–0 · PassedSource: official profile on malegislature.gov. Only roll call votes are listed; bills passed on a voice vote have no individual record. MassVoter never grades or scores legislators. How to read this