Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 1627
An Act relative to strengthen the Commonwealth's Anti-SLAPP law
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Mark J. Cusack (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1627) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to ensure full participation by citizens and organizations in discussions of issues regarding the right to the freedom of petition, the freedom of speech, the freedom of expression or any matter of public concern. The Judiciary.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 26, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) - Oct 20, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 - Jul 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Jul 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Jul 16, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary