Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 147: An Act to replace stolen benefits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 147 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to replace stolen benefits. Primary sponsor: Robyn Kennedy (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 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. 147) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to replace stolen benefits relative to electronic benefit transfer fraud. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robyn Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“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 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities