Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1831: An Act to extend statute of limitations for incest
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1831 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to extend statute of limitations for incest. Primary sponsor: John Lawn (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1831) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and Natalie M. Blais relative to extending the statute of limitations for incest. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lawn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Middlesex |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- 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