Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1694: An Act providing civil legal remedies for victims of economic abuse
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1694 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing civil legal remedies for victims of economic abuse. Primary sponsor: Brandy Fluker-Reid (Democratic). It lists 22 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 Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1694) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and others relative to remedies for victims of economic abuse. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 21 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Fluker-Reid | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Suffolk |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Leigh Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Berkshire |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Lisa Field | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Bristol |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
“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 scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary