Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 1662: An Act strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SD 1662 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families. Primary sponsor: Jo Comerford (Democratic). It lists 9 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. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, James K. Hawkins, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen transitional planning for persons with disabilities after high school graduation or the age of twenty-two. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| 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 |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
“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 Education