Governor Healey has signed An Act Enhancing Child Welfare Protections into law, marking significant reforms to state systems that impact children and families’ lives. The legislation reflects years of sustained advocacy from youth with lived experience, families, and advocates across the Commonwealth, and MLRI is proud to have supported this effort.
In the face of unprecedented violence and attacks on immigrants, Massachusetts legislators and Governor Healey took action. The PROTECT Act ensures that the rights of all Massachusetts residents are protected under the Massachusetts Constitution and Massachusetts law.
After the House and Senate both included versions of the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) in the Economic Development bill, advocates push for strongest version of TOPA to be included in final bill.
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is pleased to honor Sarah Byrnes, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants (Mass Union), with this year's Gladys Vega Outstanding Community Leader Award on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. This distinguished award recognizes exceptional leaders who champion the rights and dignity of their communities across Massachusetts.
Last night, the Conference Committee released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, reconciling the House's and Senate's earlier FY 2027 budget proposals. The Conference budget proposes to spend over $63.4 billion for the fiscal year that began today, July 1. The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) has reviewed the proposal and offers the following analysis on behalf of the low-income individuals and families we represent and serve.
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is pleased to honor Pratt N. Wiley, Esq., President & CEO of The Partnership, Inc., with this year’s Catalyst for Change Award on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. This annual award recognizes exceptional leaders in the community who strive for economic, racial, and social justice for low-income and underrepresented communities in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandra “Allie” Mitropoulos to its Board of Trustees. Mitropoulos brings deep legal expertise, a track record of institutional leadership, and a genuine commitment to equity that aligns closely with MLRI’s work.
One year ago, Massachusetts made history when a landmark eviction record sealing law was enacted, giving tenants the opportunity to seal eviction records from public view in certain types of cases. Today, we were proud to celebrate the impact of this law – and to launch a new resource to help spread the word so that more tenants can access it.
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