Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1136: An Act preventing false confessions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1136 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act preventing false confessions. Primary sponsor: Pat Jehlen (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1136) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and Adam Gomez relative to preventing false confessions. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Jehlen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Adam Gómez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary