Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1254: Resolve creating a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1254 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolve creating a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal. Primary sponsor: Mike Rush (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 23, 2025): Committee recommended ought to pass 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. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1254) of Michael F. Rush that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Rush | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary