Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2634: An Act relative to sexual assault by an officer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2634 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to sexual assault by an officer. Primary sponsor: Natalie Higgins (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (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 Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2634) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to indecent assault and battery committed by law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Higgins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Tricia Farley-Bouvier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Berkshire |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Sally Kerans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| Jack Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Middlesex |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| 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 H5254 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security