Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1647: An Act implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1647 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report. Primary sponsor: Nick Collins (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. 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. 1647) of Nick Collins for legislation to implement the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Collins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“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 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security