Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 155: An Act relative to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 155 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 16, 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. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of Joan B. Lovely, Sean Garballey, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Independent 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jim O'Day | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Worcester |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Alyson Sullivan-Almeida | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Plymouth |
| Mark Sylvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Bristol |
| 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 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities