Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 404: An Act relative to supporting survivors of child sexual abuse
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 404 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to supporting survivors of child sexual abuse. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886.
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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. 404) of Joan B. Lovely and John F. Keenan for legislation relative to supporting survivors of child sexual abuse. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| 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
- Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
- House concurred
- Discharged to the committee on The Judiciary
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education