Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1274: An Act to strengthen rules governing attorney conduct; penalties for misconduct
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1274 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to strengthen rules governing attorney conduct; penalties for misconduct. Primary sponsor: Bruce Tarr (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1274) of Gracemarie R. Tomaselli, , Joyce A. Tomaselli, , John Lundgren, , Sandra Lundgren, and others for legislation to strengthen rules governing attorney conduct; penalties for misconduct. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Tarr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Dave Costanzo | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Lundgren | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sandra Lundgren | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Alexis Lundgren | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gracemarie R. Tomaselli | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joyce A. Tomaselli | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
- Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary