Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1173
An Act relative to minimizing suffering during the commitment process
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joan B. Lovely (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1173) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to minimizing suffering during the commitment process. The Judiciary.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 2, 2026 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing - Nov 18, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Nov 7, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 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