Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1645: An Act to codify the Suffolk County Sheriff’s authority to provide pre-arraignment care of arrestees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1645 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to codify the Suffolk County Sheriff’s authority to provide pre-arraignment care of arrestees. Primary sponsor: Nick Collins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): 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 Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1645) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to regional lockups and the authority of the Suffolk county Sheriff. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Collins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
“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 rescheduled to 07/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual
- Hearing scheduled for 07/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security