Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1683: An Act to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1683 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1683) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Mary S. Keefe and others relative to prostitution. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Tony Cabral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Bristol |
| Dan Cahill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Essex |
| Tricia Farley-Bouvier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Berkshire |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Mary Keefe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Worcester |
| Meg Kilcoyne | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Worcester |
| John Lawn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Middlesex |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Ted Philips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Norfolk |
| Adrianne Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Essex |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd 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 study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary