Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2063: An Act relative to corrections officer safety
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2063 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to corrections officer safety. Primary sponsor: Jon Zlotnik (Democratic). It lists 9 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 Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2063) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others relative to penalties for assault and battery upon corrections officers and other Department of Correction staff. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Independent 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Zlotnik | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Worcester |
| Donnie Berthiaume | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Brian Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Worcester |
| Mike Soter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8th Worcester |
| Ken Sweezey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Plymouth |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“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 rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary