Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 1445: An Act to provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 1445 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses. Primary sponsor: Mark Montigny (Democratic). It lists 6 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. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1192) of Mark C. Montigny, Christopher Hendricks, Dennis C. Gallagher, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Montigny | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and Plymouth |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Dennis Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Kenneth P. Sweezey | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary