Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2969: An Act clarifying a right of a durable power of attorney
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2969 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act clarifying a right of a durable power of attorney. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 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.
Senate, February 26, 2026 -- The committee on The Judiciary to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1138) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to clarify a right of a durable power of attorney, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2969).
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on the Judiciary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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
- New draft of S1138
- Reported from the committee on The Judiciary