Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1276: An Act relative to dangerousness hearings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1276 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to dangerousness hearings. Primary sponsor: John Velis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 27, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee as changed 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. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1276) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to dangerousness hearings. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Velis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
“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 as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026
- 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