Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1998: An Act establishing penalties for the filing of false reports against police officers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1998 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing penalties for the filing of false reports against police officers. Primary sponsor: Tom Stanley (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. 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 Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1998) of Thomas M. Stanley, Larry Calderone and John E. Nelson relative to establishing penalties for the filing of false reports against police officers. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Stanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Larry Calderone | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John E. Nelson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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