Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1347: An Act relative to workplace psychological safety
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1347 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to workplace psychological safety. Primary sponsor: Robyn Kennedy (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 2, 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. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1347) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Dylan A. Fernandes, Michael D. Brady and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to ensure workplace psychological safety by deeming workplace bullying an unlawful practice. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robyn Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Bill Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| 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 06/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development