Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1163: An Act relative to sexual assaults by adults in positions of authority or trust
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1163 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to sexual assaults by adults in positions of authority or trust. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 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. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Joan B. Lovely, Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez and others for legislation relative to sexual assaults by adults in positions of authority or trust. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Tricia Farley-Bouvier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Berkshire |
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Adam Gómez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Mark Montigny | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and Plymouth |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“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 06/17/2025 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 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary