Massachusetts Citizens’ Assembly

The Massachusetts Citizens’ Assembly is a group of randomly selected residents tasked with reviewing proposed legislation and making recommendations on whether it should proceed. Through expert testimony, research, and discussion, members evaluate the bill’s impacts, supporting or opposing it based on their findings. This process aims to provide the legislature with an informed, unbiased perspective, encouraging citizen participation in decision-making. It fosters transparency and helps ensure laws reflect diverse community views, supporting more thoughtful, accountable governance.