Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1685: An Act relating to threats of suicide while in court custody (Stavri’s Law)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1685 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relating to threats of suicide while in court custody (Stavri’s Law). Primary sponsor: Tricia Farley-Bouvier (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 31, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4859.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1685) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Brian M. Ashe and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to threats of suicide while in court custody. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tricia Farley-Bouvier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Berkshire |
| Brian Ashe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampden |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
“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 H4859
- Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00PM-5:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary