Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1200: An Act extending the civil statute of limitations for child abuse
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1200 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act extending the civil statute of limitations for child abuse. Primary sponsor: Mike Moore (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 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. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to extend the civil statute of limitations for child abuse. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| 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
- 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 06/17/2025 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