Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1144: An Act to enforce support orders for adult children in need of support
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1144 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to enforce support orders for adult children in need of support. Primary sponsor: Robyn Kennedy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 14, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 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. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1144) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to enforce support orders for adult children in need of support during the declaration of homesteads. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robyn Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First 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
- Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 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 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary