MassachusettsAn Act relative to privileged communications in defamation actions
What it does
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1143) of Robyn K.
More detail
Kennedy for legislation relative to privileged communications in defamation actions. The Judiciary.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 22Accompanied a new draft, see S3193Latest
- Jul 1Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026
- Mar 30Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026
- Feb 26Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026
- Feb 12Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026
- 2025
- Nov 4Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Nov 4Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Oct 29Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27House concurred
- Feb 27Referred to the committee on The JudiciaryIntroduced