Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1147: An Act providing civil legal remedies for victims of economic abuse
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1147 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing civil legal remedies for victims of economic abuse. Primary sponsor: Robyn Kennedy (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 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. 1147) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to provide civil legal remedies for victims of economic abuse. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robyn Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Bill Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
“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 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary