H 4199 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act protecting victims of childhood sexual abuse and holding perpetrators accountable

H 4199 aims to strengthen legal protections for victims of childhood sexual abuse and improve accountability for perpetrators. It directly affects survivors seeking justice and individuals accused of such crimes. The bill, sponsored by Representative Roy and referred to the Judiciary committee, focuses on enhancing legal safeguards but does not specify exact mechanisms or policy changes in the provided abstract. As the context lacks details on its provisions, the summary reflects only the stated purpose and referral.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced May 27, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
May 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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Photo of Jeff Roy
Jeff Roy
DDemocratic
MA
10th Norfolk