Legislative Research: MA S1256 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court

Other Sessions

SessionTitle/DescriptionLast Action
2025-2026
194th General Court

(Introduced)
For legislation to establish the Massachusetts Survivors Act. The Judiciary.
[S1256 2025 Detail][S1256 2025 Text][S1256 2025 Comments]
2025-10-20
Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
2023-2024
193rd General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness. ...
[S1256 2023 Detail][S1256 2023 Text][S1256 2023 Comments]
2024-02-12
Accompanied a study order, see S2642
2021-2022
192nd General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to employee leave of absence to comply with a family court order. Labor and Workforce Development.
[S1256 2021 Detail][S1256 2021 Text][S1256 2021 Comments]
2022-03-03
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2019-2020
191st General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to prohibit the participation of health care professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners. Public Health.
[S1256 2019 Detail][S1256 2019 Text][S1256 2019 Comments]
2020-02-20
Accompanied a study order, see S2547
2017-2018
190th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to baseline concussion testing for student athletes. Public Health.
[S1256 2017 Detail][S1256 2017 Text][S1256 2017 Comments]
2018-07-12
Read and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2015-2016
189th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to training for law enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
[S1256 2015 Detail][S1256 2015 Text][S1256 2015 Comments]
2016-06-23
Accompanied a study order, see S2362
2013-2014
188th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to provide for an early retirement incentive for state employees. Public Service.
[S1256 2013 Detail][S1256 2013 Text][S1256 2013 Comments]
2014-04-28
Accompanied a study order, see S2113
2011-2012
187th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to regional 911 emergency communication districts
[S1256 2011 Detail][S1256 2011 Text][S1256 2011 Comments]
2011-10-20
Accompanying a new draft, see S2037
2009-2010
186th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to the enforcement of decisions by the appellate tax board
[S1256 2009 Detail][S1256 2009 Text][S1256 2009 Comments]
2009-01-20
Public Hearing date 9/30 at 10:00 AM in Hearing Room B2

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Legislative Citation

APA
MA S1256 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court. (2016, June 23). LegiScan. Retrieved July 09, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1256/2015
MLA
"MA S1256 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 23 Jun. 2016. Web. 09 Jul. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1256/2015>.
Chicago
"MA S1256 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court." June 23, 2016 LegiScan. Accessed July 09, 2026. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1256/2015.
Turabian
LegiScan. MA S1256 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court. 23 June 2016. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1256/2015 (accessed July 09, 2026).

Same As/Similar To

BillRelationshipDateTitleLast Action
S2362Replaced by2016-06-27Public safetyDischarged to the committee on Senate Rules
S1257Similar To2016-06-23Promoting use of body-worn cameras by law enforcementAccompanied a study order, see S2362
S1258Similar To2016-09-15To restore community trust in Massachusetts law enforcementAccompanied a study order, see H4611
S1135Similar To2016-03-28Resolve establishing a medical dosimetrist commissionAccompanied a study order, see S2199
S1244Similar To2016-06-23Relative to training for law enforcement in dealing with individuals suffering from mental illnessAccompanied a study order, see S2362
S1211Similar To2016-03-14Improving local decision makingBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
S558Similar To2016-06-06Resolve to study the financial impact of the nexus between the insurance industry and law enforcementAccompanied a study order, see S2318
S943Similar To2016-04-04Relative to injuries to law enforcement personnel by drivers under the influence of alcoholAccompanied a study order, see S2204
S1311Similar To2016-04-11Relative to police trainingBill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
S1300Similar To2016-06-23Requiring payment by certain prisoners of the CommonwealthAccompanied a study order, see S2362
S1220Similar To2016-07-28To reduce the risks associated with allergic reactionsAccompanied a new draft, see S2468
S660Similar To2016-01-19Relative to fees at community colleges and state universitiesAccompanied a new draft, see S2102

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