An Act relative to privileged communications in defamation actions

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Overview Bill text 1 History 3 Sponsors

Senate, July 22, 2026 -- The committee on The Judiciary to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1143) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to privileged communications in defamation actions, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3193).

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jul 22, 2026
Last action: Jul 22, 2026 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Session: 194th
Momentum: 39 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1.3% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -2 39/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -9 81 days quiet

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