Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1879: An Act to ensure backyard privacy
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1879 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to ensure backyard privacy. Primary sponsor: Joe McKenna (Republican). 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 McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1879) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to the videotaping or taking of moving digital images of activities in the backyard of certain adjoining residential properties. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McKenna | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
“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 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary