Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1853: An Act to enhance the availability of immunity to witnesses in the courts of the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1853 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to enhance the availability of immunity to witnesses in the courts of the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Jay Livingstone (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
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. 1853) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to testimony after grant of immunity to witnesses. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Livingstone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Suffolk |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
“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 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00PM-5:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary