Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1838: An Act requiring the inclusion of certain civil rights offense information in the statewide domestic violence recordkeeping system
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1838 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act requiring the inclusion of certain civil rights offense information in the statewide domestic violence recordkeeping system. Primary sponsor: David Linsky (Democratic). 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 Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1838) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to require the inclusion of certain civil rights offense information in the statewide domestic violence record keeping system. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Linsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th 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 scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary