Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1239: An Act protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1239 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. Primary sponsor: John Lawn (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5224.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to the financial exploitation of adults. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lawn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Middlesex |
| Bridget Plouffe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Plymouth |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5224
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/07/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services