Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1749: An Act relative to emergency response in an active shooter or hostile event situation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1749 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to emergency response in an active shooter or hostile event situation. Primary sponsor: Patrick O'Connor (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 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. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1749) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to emergency response in an active shooter or hostile event situation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and 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 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security