Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4859: An Act relating to threats of suicide while in court custody
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4859 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on December 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relating to threats of suicide while in court custody. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 31, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on the Judiciary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Ashe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampden |
| Tricia Farley-Bouvier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Berkshire |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H1685
- Reported from the committee on The Judiciary