Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1143
An Act relative to privileged communications in defamation actions
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Robyn K. Kennedy (Democratic)
Cosponsors (7)
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
- Jason M. Lewis (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1143) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to privileged communications in defamation actions. The Judiciary.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 22, 2026 · Senate
Accompanied a new draft, see S3193 - Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026 - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026 - 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 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary