Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 1974
An Act relative to privileged communications in defamation actions
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Cosponsors (5)
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democratic)
- Estela A. Reyes (Democratic)
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
- Meghan K. Kilcoyne (Democratic)
- Margaret R. Scarsdale (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Reyes of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1974) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Estela A. Reyes relative to privileged communications in defamation actions. 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) - Nov 4, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Nov 4, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Oct 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary