S1727
An Act to establish privileged contact with members of the general court
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect the confidentiality of communications between individuals and members of the Massachusetts General Court, as well as between inmates and these members. It seeks to ensure that these communications can occur without fear of disclosure. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security and subsequently to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The bill is intended to safeguard the privacy of these interactions.
Key provisions
- Protects the confidentiality of communications between individuals and members of the General Court.
- Protects the confidentiality of communications between inmates and members of the General Court.
- Establishes privileged contact for these communications.
- Referenced to the Senate Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
- Referenced to the Senate Ways and Means committee.
Who is affected
- Members of the General Court
- Inmates
- Individuals communicating with the General Court
- Massachusetts General Court
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Bill S.1727 194th (Current)
An Act to establish privileged contact with members of the general court
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1727) of Liz Miranda for legislation to protect the confidentiality of communications with members of the general court and inmates. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Liz Miranda Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1727
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 8/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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