Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1741
An Act relative to police interactions with persons on the autism spectrum
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Michael O. Moore (Democratic)
Cosponsors (17)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
- Steven S. Howitt (Republican)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
- Marcus S. Vaughn (Republican)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Paul R. Feeney (Democratic)
- Ryan C. Fattman (Republican)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1741) of Michael O. Moore, James K. Hawkins, Steven S. Howitt, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Sep 18, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - May 2, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 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 Public Safety and Homeland Security