Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1753: An Act strengthening synthetic drug laws in correctional facilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1753 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act strengthening synthetic drug laws in correctional facilities. Primary sponsor: Patrick O'Connor (Republican). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 21, 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 Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1753) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Paul K. Frost, David T. Vieira and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit Class C synthetic chemical substance, or agent that has mind altering or mood changing effects in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Kelly Dooner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Dave Muradian | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Worcester |
| John Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Norfolk |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Alan Silvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Bristol |
| Jeff Turco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Suffolk |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd 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 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