Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 741: An Act protecting seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 741 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation. Primary sponsor: Paul Feeney (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 2, 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 Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 741) of Paul R. Feeney, James B. Eldridge, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to protect seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Feeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Brian Ashe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampden |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
“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 04/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services