Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 7 R · 7 D cosponsors

SD 1685 — An Act permitting familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 7 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Anne M. Gobi

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SD 1685?
SD 1685 is sponsored by Anne M. Gobi, Todd M. Smola (Republican), Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican), Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (Democrat), Colleen M. Garry (Democrat), Timothy R. Whelan, Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (Republican), Brian W. Murray (Democrat), Kimberly N. Ferguson (Republican), Natalie M. Blais, Ryan C. Fattman (Republican), Danielle W. Gregoire (Democrat), Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat), Hannah Kane (Republican), Brian M. Ashe (Democrat), and Steven George Xiarhos (Republican).
What is the current status of SD 1685?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SD 1685?
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