Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1294: An Act relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1294 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Primary sponsor: Cynthia Creem (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 7, 2025): 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 Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1294) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Creem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Middlesex |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development