Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1491: An Act relative to chaperones for medical exams
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1491 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to chaperones for medical exams. Primary sponsor: Brendan Crighton (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 10, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see S3197.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1491) of Brendan P. Crighton, Rory McCarthy, , James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to chaperones for medical exams. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Crighton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Rory McCarthy | 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 new draft, see S3197
- Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health