Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1256: An Act relative to justice for survivors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1256 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to justice for survivors. Primary sponsor: Mike Rush (Democratic). It lists 11 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 Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1256) of Michael F. Rush and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Survivors Act. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Rush | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Suffolk |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Bill Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Adam Gómez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Robyn Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
“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