Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1832: An Act relative to preventing the sexual abuse of children and youth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1832 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to preventing the sexual abuse of children and youth. Primary sponsor: John Lawn (Democratic). It lists 3 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 Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1832) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and Natalie M. Blais relative to preventing the sexual abuse of children and youth. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lawn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Middlesex |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin 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
- 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