Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1718: An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1718 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Accompanied H4767.
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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. 1718) of Joan B. Lovely, Vanna Howard, Hannah Kane, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Bill Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Robyn Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| John Velis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
| 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
- Accompanied H4767
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 & A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security