Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1169: An Act enhancing remedies for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1169 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act enhancing remedies for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 4 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. 1169) of Joan B. Lovely, William N. Brownsberger, Jacob R. Oliveira and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to ensure that survivors of childhood sexual abuse shall not be subject to a limitation on damages. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Will Brownsberger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Suffolk and Middlesex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| 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