Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1788: An Act relative to PTSD and accidental disability
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1788 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to PTSD and accidental disability. Primary sponsor: Mike Brady (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 30, 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. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1788) of Michael D. Brady, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to PTSD and accidental disability retirement. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Brady | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Brendan Crighton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| 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 05/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service