The Massachusetts Senate convened on September 4, 2025, to address several key legislative matters, including the suspension of rules and the passage of multiple bills. The session began with the adoption of resolutions and the suspension of Senate rules to expedite discussions on various petitions.

Senator O'Connor from First Plymouth and Norfolk initiated a motion to suspend Senate Rule 36, which was approved unanimously. This allowed for the immediate consideration of several House bills. Among these was House Bill 4426, which establishes a sick leave bank for Paul Starvosky. The Senate suspended rules again to facilitate a swift third reading of the bill, which was subsequently ordered to a third reading after receiving unanimous consent.

Another significant bill, House Bill 4427, aimed at establishing a sick leave bank for Ankita Gajendra Patel, also received similar treatment, moving quickly through the legislative process to a third reading.

The Senate then addressed several petitions from the House, which were referred to their respective committees following the suspension of Joint Rule 12. After a brief recess, the Senate took up House Bill 4263, which establishes a charter for the city of Medford. An amendment proposed by Senator Jaylen was adopted, leading to the bill's passage to be engrossed.

The session continued with the third reading of House Bill 4323, establishing a sick leave bank for Alexandra Schwartz, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of State Police. This bill also passed to be engrossed without objection.

The final matter discussed was House Bill 4364, which authorizes the commissioner of capital asset management to grant easements to the town of Bourne. This bill was passed to be enacted and will be signed by the Senate president.

As the session concluded, Senator O'Connor proposed an order for the Senate to reconvene the following Monday at 11:00 AM, which was adopted without objection. Additionally, Senator Collins moved to adjourn in memory of Lorraine Patricia Steele, a respected community advocate who recently passed away. The motion was met with unanimous support, honoring her contributions to local nonprofits and the Boston community.