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S1253Introduced in the Senate

To protect the free flow of information in Massachusetts

IntroducedSenate Ways and Means

Introduced by Rebecca Rausch, District NORFOL

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Official description

For legislation to protect the free flow of information in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

February 5, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  6. Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2

  7. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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