Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 405: An Act stopping harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 405 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act stopping harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 22, 2025): 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.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 405) of Joan B. Lovely and Michael O. Moore for legislation to stop harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
“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
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education