Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1877: An Act relative to the cancer presumption for police officers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1877 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the cancer presumption for police officers. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 4, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2786.
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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. 1877) of Joan B. Lovely relative to cancer presumption for police officers. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Lydia Edwards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Suffolk |
“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 a study order, see S2786
- 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