Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 152
An Act relative to preventing sexual abuse of children and youth by adults in positions of authority or trust
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joan B. Lovely (Democratic)
Cosponsors (9)
- Mark C. Montigny (Democratic)
- Sally P. Kerans (Democratic)
- Dylan A. Fernandes (Democratic)
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
- John Barrett, III (Democratic)
- Christopher Hendricks (Democratic)
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 152) of Joan B. Lovely and Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to preventing sexual abuse of children and youth by adults in positions of authority or trust. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 22, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Oct 9, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities