Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 1634: An Act relative to treatment, not incarceration
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SD 1634 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to treatment, not incarceration. Primary sponsor: Cindy Friedman (Democratic). It lists 4 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 Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1117) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Barrett, Russell E. Holmes, John F. Keenan and others for legislation relative to treatment, not incarceration. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Friedman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fourth Middlesex |
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
“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