Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1851: An Act relative to forfeiture reform
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1851 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to forfeiture reform. Primary sponsor: Jay Livingstone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 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 Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1851) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to human trafficking forfeiture reform. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Livingstone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Suffolk |
“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 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4397
- Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary