Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 1079: An Act relative to public safety on private and public college and university campuses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SD 1079 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to public safety on private and public college and university campuses. Primary sponsor: Mike Moore (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): House concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1747) of Michael O. Moore, David F. DeCoste, John J. Marsi, Rodney M. Elliott and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public safety on private college and university campuses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Brian Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Worcester |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Alyson Sullivan-Almeida | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Plymouth |
| Kenneth P. Sweezey | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security