Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 3159: An Act strengthening GPS tampering Laws
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3159 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on July 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act strengthening GPS tampering Laws. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 13, 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, July 13, 2026 -- The committee on The Judiciary to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1221) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to GPS tampering, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3159).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on the Judiciary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and 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
- New draft of S1221
- Reported from the committee on The Judiciary