S 2365 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to human trafficking awareness

S 2365, introduced by Senator Julian Cyr, aims to enhance public awareness of human trafficking through state-led educational initiatives. The bill requires the state to develop and distribute accessible materials, such as brochures and online resources, targeting schools, community organizations, and transportation hubs. These materials will focus on identifying trafficking signs and reporting procedures, directly affecting residents, educators, and frontline workers in public spaces. The policy change emphasizes prevention and victim support without altering existing legal penalties.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Nov 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
2
Committee
2
Nov 26, 2025
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 Transportation
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Julian Cyr
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Cape and Islands