Legislative Research: MA S1278 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court

Other Sessions

SessionTitle/DescriptionLast 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

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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

BillRelationshipDateTitleLast Action
S1286Similar To2018-03-01To collect data regarding the use of solitary confinement in Massachusetts prisons and jailsAccompanied a study order, see S2313
S1359Similar To2018-02-26To ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated womenBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
S874Similar To2017-10-02Relative to medical placement of terminal and incapacitated inmatesAccompanied a new draft, see S2170
S1279Similar To2017-10-19Protecting inmate safety and the expenditure of state fundsBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
H805Similar To2017-10-02Authorizing criteria for the release of terminally ill inmates to alternative locations of confinementAccompanied a new draft, see S2170
H794Similar To2017-10-02Relative to medical placement of terminal and incapacitated inmatesAccompanied a new draft, see S2170
S1335Similar To2018-01-29To preserve family ties and inmate visitationBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
H3509Similar To2018-06-04Relative to post-release placement for certain inmatesAccompanied a study order, see H4557
H925Similar To2018-08-09Authorizing sheriffs to impose feesAccompanied a study order, see H4874
H825Similar To2018-08-09Relative to telephone service for inmates in all correctional and other penal institutions in the CommonwealthAccompanied a study order, see H4874
H3498Similar To2018-04-02Improving the mental health examination process of inmates at places of detentionAccompanied a new draft, see H4357

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