S 126 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act requiring licensure for use of graduated electronic decelerators

This bill requires providers to obtain a license before using graduated electronic decelerators to alter behavior for individuals with disabilities. It directly affects facilities and practitioners who currently use such devices on people with disabilities, including children and families served by disability programs. The key provision establishes a licensing requirement, mandating that any entity or person employing these devices must meet specific qualifications set by the state. The bill aims to regulate the use of these devices through formal oversight, without banning them outright.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Nov 26, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Paul Feeney
DDemocratic
MA
Bristol and Norfolk