An Act relative to privileged communications in defamation actions

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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.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Jul 22, 2026 — Accompanied a new draft, see S3193
Session: 194th
Momentum: 45 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 45/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -9 81 days quiet

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