Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1205
An Act relative to controlling and abusive litigation
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Michael O. Moore (Democratic)
Cosponsors (21)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
- Joan B. Lovely (Democratic)
- Jason M. Lewis (Democratic)
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
- Barry R. Finegold (Democratic)
- Robyn K. Kennedy (Democratic)
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
- Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- John C. Velis (Democratic)
- Mark C. Montigny (Democratic)
- Adam Gómez (Democratic)
- Ryan C. Fattman (Republican)
- Paul R. Feeney (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
- Kenneth P. Sweezey (Republican)
- Nick Collins (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 13, 2026 · Senate
Accompanied a new draft, see S3158 - 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 - Oct 20, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2 - May 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary