Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 1565: An Act relative to family members serving as caregivers
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Plain-language summary
SD 1565 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to family members serving as caregivers. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.