Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1608: An Act relative to restraining orders as they pertain to hate crimes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1608 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to restraining orders as they pertain to hate crimes. Primary sponsor: Tackey Chan (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 23, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4633.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1608) of Tackey Chan relative to restraining orders as they pertain to hate crimes. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackey Chan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
“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 new draft, see H4633
- Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary