Bill Commons

MA S 1620

in committee

An Act protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA S 1620 pass?

Not yet. MA S 1620 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-08-20): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258

What is MA S 1620 about?

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1620) of Michael F. Rush and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health.

Who sponsors MA S 1620?

Michael F. Rush is the primary sponsor of MA S 1620, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Description

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1620) of Michael F. Rush and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-08-20 — Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Michael F. Rushprimary
  • Rebecca L. Rauschcosponsor
  • Jason M. Lewiscosponsor
  • John F. Keenancosponsor
  • Joanne M. Comerfordcosponsor
  • Jacob R. Oliveiracosponsor
  • Michael O. Moorecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-08-20

    Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258

  2. 2026-03-19

    Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

  3. 2025-06-06

    Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Health

    referral-committee

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Related bills

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1620

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