Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1634: An Act relative to sexual assaults by adults in positions of authority or trust
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1634 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to sexual assaults by adults in positions of authority or trust. Primary sponsor: Leigh Davis (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1634) of Leigh Davis and others for legislation relative to sexual assaults by adults in positions of authority or trust. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Berkshire |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Brian Ashe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampden |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| John Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Homar Gomez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampshire |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| John Moran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Suffolk |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Steven Ouellette | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Bristol |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
| Greg Schwartz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Middlesex |
| Mark Sylvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Bristol |
| Richard Wells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Norfolk |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
| Bud Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4538
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary