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S 1143STATE · MassachusettsIntroduced

An Act relative to privileged communications in defamation actions

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1143) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to privileged communications in defamation actions. The Judiciary.

Voted 7/22/2026View source

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  1. 7/22/2026Accompanied a new draft, see S3193
  2. 7/1/2026Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026
  3. 3/30/2026Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026
  4. 2/26/2026Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026
  5. 2/12/2026Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026
  6. 11/4/2025Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
  7. 11/4/2025Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
  8. 10/29/2025Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
  9. 2/27/2025Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
  10. 2/27/2025House concurred