Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1186: An Act to ensure fair access to compensation for victims of human trafficking and forced labor
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1186 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to ensure fair access to compensation for victims of human trafficking and forced labor. Primary sponsor: Mark Montigny (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1186) of Mark C. Montigny and Tram T. Nguyen for legislation to provide compensation for loss of income for victims of forced labor and sexual servitude. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Montigny | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and Plymouth |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Tram Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- 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