Legislative Research: MA S1278 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court
Other Sessions
| Session | Title/Description | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 194th General Court (Introduced) | For legislation to establish the Massachusetts judicial security act. The Judiciary. [S1278 2025 Detail][S1278 2025 Text][S1278 2025 Comments] | 2025-12-18 Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 |
| 2023-2024 193rd General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation to generate revenue to expand transit options. Municipalities and Regional Government. [S1278 2023 Detail][S1278 2023 Text][S1278 2023 Comments] | 2024-02-15 Accompanied a study order, see S2647 |
| 2021-2022 192nd General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation relative to voluntary third-party notification of end of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. [S1278 2021 Detail][S1278 2021 Text][S1278 2021 Comments] | 2022-06-30 Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 2019-2020 191st General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation relative to the advanced nursing practice. Public Health. [S1278 2019 Detail][S1278 2019 Text][S1278 2019 Comments] | 2020-06-09 Accompanied a study order, see S2751 |
| 2017-2018 190th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation to protect in-person visitation for inmates. Public Safety and Homeland Security. [S1278 2017 Detail][S1278 2017 Text][S1278 2017 Comments] | 2017-10-19 Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 2015-2016 189th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition of Thomas P. Kennedy and Louis L. Kafka to provide for investigating construction practices and their impact on firefighter deaths. Public Safety and Homeland Security. [S1278 2015 Detail][S1278 2015 Text][S1278 2015 Comments] | 2016-04-13 Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 2013-2014 188th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Sally Kennedy-Calo, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service. [S1278 2013 Detail][S1278 2013 Text][S1278 2013 Comments] | 2014-04-28 Accompanied a study order, see S2113 |
| 2011-2012 187th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation relative to retirement benefits for Susan M. Kennedy [S1278 2011 Detail][S1278 2011 Text][S1278 2011 Comments] | 2012-09-27 Accompanied a study order, see S2443 |
| 2009-2010 186th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation to increase the property tax deferral for seniors [S1278 2009 Detail][S1278 2009 Text][S1278 2009 Comments] | 2009-01-20 Public Hearing date 6/3 at 10:00 AM in Hearing Room B2 |
References Online
| Search Phrase | Web | News | Financial | Encylopedia | Biography |
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| [Massachusetts S1278] | Google Web | Google News | |||
| [Massachusetts Senate Ways and Means Committee] | Google Web | Google News | N/A | ||
| [Senator Michael Barrett MA] | Google Web | Google News | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
| [Senator James Eldridge MA] | Google Web | Google News | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
| [Representative Mary Keefe MA] | Google Web | Google News | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
| [Senator Salvatore DiDomenico MA] | Google Web | Google News | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Legislative Citation
APA
MA S1278 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court. (2017, October 19). LegiScan. Retrieved June 06, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1278/2017
MLA
"MA S1278 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 19 Oct. 2017. Web. 06 Jun. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1278/2017>.
Chicago
"MA S1278 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court." October 19, 2017 LegiScan. Accessed June 06, 2026. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1278/2017.
Turabian
LegiScan. MA S1278 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court. 19 October 2017. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1278/2017 (accessed June 06, 2026).
Same As/Similar To
| Bill | Relationship | Date | Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1286 | Similar To | 2018-03-01 | To collect data regarding the use of solitary confinement in Massachusetts prisons and jails | Accompanied a study order, see S2313 |
| S1359 | Similar To | 2018-02-26 | To ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| S874 | Similar To | 2017-10-02 | Relative to medical placement of terminal and incapacitated inmates | Accompanied a new draft, see S2170 |
| S1279 | Similar To | 2017-10-19 | Protecting inmate safety and the expenditure of state funds | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| H805 | Similar To | 2017-10-02 | Authorizing criteria for the release of terminally ill inmates to alternative locations of confinement | Accompanied a new draft, see S2170 |
| H794 | Similar To | 2017-10-02 | Relative to medical placement of terminal and incapacitated inmates | Accompanied a new draft, see S2170 |
| S1335 | Similar To | 2018-01-29 | To preserve family ties and inmate visitation | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| H3509 | Similar To | 2018-06-04 | Relative to post-release placement for certain inmates | Accompanied a study order, see H4557 |
| H925 | Similar To | 2018-08-09 | Authorizing sheriffs to impose fees | Accompanied a study order, see H4874 |
| H825 | Similar To | 2018-08-09 | Relative to telephone service for inmates in all correctional and other penal institutions in the Commonwealth | Accompanied a study order, see H4874 |
| H3498 | Similar To | 2018-04-02 | Improving the mental health examination process of inmates at places of detention | Accompanied a new draft, see H4357 |
Massachusetts State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1278 |
| Text | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1278.pdf |
