MA Governor Executive Orders

Executive Order 656: Statewide strategy for adults with profound autism

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey issued Executive Order 656, establishing a statewide strategy to support adults with profound autism. This order aims to coordinate services and improve outcomes for this population within the Commonwealth.

MA Executive Order 655: Strengthens Worship Place Protections

Massachusetts Governor Executive Order 655 amends Executive Order 650 to provide resources and model policies for places of worship regarding interactions with federal immigration officers and judicial warrants for entry. The Governor's Deputy Chief of Staff for Access and Opportunity is directed to assist these institutions.

Massachusetts Energy Supply Plan Executive Order

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order 654, establishing an energy supply plan to increase energy resources by 10 gigawatts by the end of 2035. The plan aims to drive affordability and reliability by increasing solar, grid connections, and demand management resources.

Executive Order 652: Ban on Motor Vehicle Travel in Certain Counties

Massachusetts Executive Order 652 imposes a temporary ban on motor vehicle travel in specific counties to ensure public safety. The order details the affected counties and the duration of the travel restriction. This measure is enacted to manage a public safety situation.

Executive Order 653 Extends Travel Ban to Dukes County

Massachusetts Executive Order 653 amends Executive Order 652 to extend a temporary ban on motor vehicle travel to Dukes County. The order was issued by Governor Charlie Baker.

Executive Order 651: Single-Stair Multifamily Buildings

Massachusetts Executive Order 651 facilitates the development of safe and affordable single-stair multifamily residential buildings. This order aims to streamline building processes and encourage the construction of more housing units across the state.

Executive Order 604: Establishes Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order 604, establishing the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience within the Office of the Governor. This new office will focus on coordinating and advancing the state's climate change initiatives.

Executive Order No. 605: Working Group for Housing Secretariat

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order No. 605, establishing a working group to explore the creation of a new Housing Secretariat. This order aims to streamline housing policy and initiatives within the state government.

Executive Order 606: Governor's Council on Black Empowerment

Governor Maura Healey has established the Governor's Council on Black Empowerment through Executive Order 606. This council will advise the Governor on policies and initiatives to advance equity and opportunity for Black residents in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Executive Order 607 Rescinding Executive Order 595

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order 607, rescinding Executive Order 595. This action removes a previous executive order from the state's legal framework.