Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2559: An Act relative to fairness in debt collection
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2559 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on July 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to fairness in debt collection. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 21, 2025): Read; and referred to the committee on House 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.
Senate, July 17, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to fairness in debt collection (Senate, No. 2559) (being the text of Senate, No. 2551, printed as amended).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #60 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0)
- S2551, reprinted as amended