Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1847: An Act preventing false confessions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1847 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act preventing false confessions. Primary sponsor: Kate Lipper-Garabedian (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 Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1847) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to preventing false confessions. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Lipper-Garabedian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32nd Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First 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 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary