Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 853: An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder
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Plain-language summary
SD 853 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Primary sponsor: Jo Comerford (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 2
| 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 |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Sally Kerans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| John Velis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.