Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 3101: An Act to prevent false impersonation of a federal official
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 3101 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on July 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to prevent false impersonation of a federal official. Primary sponsor: Bruce Tarr (Republican). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Referred to the committee on The Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Peter J. Durant and others for legislation to prevent false impersonation of a federal official. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Tarr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Kelly Dooner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
| Peter Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Lydia Edwards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Suffolk |
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Ann-Margaret Ferrante | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| 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
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
- Rules suspended
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently