Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1196: An Act to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1196 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking. Primary sponsor: Mark Montigny (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 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. 1196) of Mark C. Montigny and Christopher Hendricks for legislation to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking by increasing fines and penalties. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Montigny | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and Plymouth |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
“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 Thursday April 2, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary