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S 1182 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act promoting equity in traffic stops

Summary
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1182) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to evidence obtained during a traffic stop. The Judiciary.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes equity in traffic stops, directly addressing law enforcement bias and evidence collection. Aligns with criminal justice reform by enhancing accountability and protecting civil rights in policing practices.90% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 5, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Liz Miranda
Liz Miranda
DDemocratic
MA
Second Suffolk
Co
Photo of Jamie Eldridge
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
MA
Middlesex and Worcester
Co
Photo of Jo Comerford
Jo Comerford
DDemocratic
MA
Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester