Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1137: An Act preventing fires and secondhand smoke in non-smoking rental housing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1137 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act preventing fires and secondhand smoke in non-smoking rental housing. Primary sponsor: John Keenan (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S2930.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1137) of John F. Keenan for legislation to prevent fires and secondhand smoke in non-smoking rental housing. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Keenan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Jon Zlotnik | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd 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
- Accompanied a study order, see S2930
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary