Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.
Democratic · MA · State Representative, 12th Hampden District
Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. has represented the 12th Hampden District in the Massachusetts House since 2007 and chairs the House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs. An attorney and former small business owner, he has filed bills on housing zoning and on benefits for fallen public safety officers.
Where Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (4 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Mixed record
Labor Rights (5 support · 1 oppose), Housing Affordability (3 support · 1 oppose)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Filed H.1236 offering supplemental payments to dental providers who serve more MassHealth patients in underserved towns.
January 19, 2023Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Voted to pass a climate bill setting stronger state emissions goals and clean energy requirements.
January 28, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Voted to advance H.4714, a bill setting hospital nurse staffing standards and restricting mandatory overtime.
May 22, 2008Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 5 support · 1 oppose
Supported Boston Medical Center healthcare workers during their 2026 union contract campaigns.
July 29, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: massnurses.org · researched September 25, 2026
Filed H.4208 to award legal costs and attorney fees to employers that win wage-law cases against employees.
May 9, 2025Opposes Labor Rights
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Filed H.1761 to ban most noncompete contracts that restrict former employees from working in their trade.
January 14, 2015Supports Labor Rights
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Filed H.1403 to protect the collective bargaining agreement for state police officers except during public emergencies.
January 20, 2011Supports Labor Rights
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Voted to advance H.4714, a bill setting hospital nurse staffing standards and restricting mandatory overtime.
May 22, 2008Supports Labor Rights
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Voted on Springfield’s council to keep the police chief under civil-service rules and require binding arbitration in teachers’ contract talks.
May 16, 2005Supports Labor Rights
Source: archives.thereminder.com · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Voted for the Affordable Homes Act, authorizing state borrowing for housing production and preservation.
June 5, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Filed H.1236 offering supplemental payments to dental providers who serve more MassHealth patients in underserved towns.
January 19, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Voted for the Student Opportunity Act conference report, which increased state funding for public schools.
November 20, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 4 support
Voted for a firearms bill restricting untraceable guns and expanding court orders to remove guns from people at risk of harm.
July 18, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Voted to pass a bill letting judges temporarily remove guns from people found to pose a serious risk of harm.
May 23, 2018Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Filed H.2187 requiring alarms on residential pools and yearly safety inspections.
January 7, 2013Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Filed H.544 proposing a statewide Silver Alert system to help find missing seniors.
January 14, 2009Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 3 support · 1 oppose
Filed H.4021 to let towns require owner occupancy and extra parking for accessory apartments in some communities.
January 15, 2025Opposes Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Filed H.305 to permit multifamily housing in more town zoning districts.
January 13, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Voted for the Affordable Homes Act, authorizing state borrowing for housing production and preservation.
June 5, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Filed H.1112 to allow more multifamily homes and accessory apartments under local zoning rules.
January 12, 2017Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Voted for the Student Opportunity Act conference report, which increased state funding for public schools.
November 20, 2019Supports Public Education Quality
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 2 support
Voted for a firearms bill restricting untraceable guns and expanding court orders to remove guns from people at risk of harm.
July 18, 2024Supports Gun Control
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Voted to pass a bill letting judges temporarily remove guns from people found to pose a serious risk of harm.
May 23, 2018Supports Gun Control
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Voted to pass a bill banning discrimination based on gender identity in public places.
June 1, 2016Supports Civil Rights
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 1 support
Filed H.2768 proposing an optional state certificate for businesses that publicly report sustainability and transparency standards.
January 9, 2019Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Filed H.3208 to set rules for attaching broadband lines to utility poles.
January 18, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Joined a letter urging the governor to put a $78 million state data center in Springfield’s former Technical High School.
December 12, 2008Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: archives.thereminder.com · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Received the New England Police Benevolent Association’s endorsement for the 2026 state House election.
June 24, 2026
Source: nepba.org · researched September 25, 2026
Voted for a rejected amendment proposing prison or fines for entering a restroom with improper intent by falsely claiming a gender identity.
June 1, 2016
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Race Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. is in:
- Massachusetts State Representative 12th Hampden District · November 3, 2026 · 12th Hampden District; Massachusetts · incumbent
Profile last researched September 24, 2026.