PTSD Study Commission for Police

State Bills: Massachusetts

Published March 31st, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

Massachusetts Senate Bill S.1669 would establish a special commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder among law enforcement officers. The bill has been reported favorably by the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security and recommended ought to pass. The commission would include members of the General Court and stakeholders to examine PTSD prevalence, causes, and support mechanisms for law enforcement personnel.

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What changed

Massachusetts Senate Bill S.1669 proposes creating a special commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers. The bill has passed through the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee and has been recommended ought to pass by the Senate. Previous versions of similar legislation were introduced in the 189th through 193rd General Courts, indicating ongoing legislative interest in this issue.

This bill is still in the legislative process and has not yet become law. Law enforcement agencies and associations should monitor the bill's progress through the Massachusetts General Court. If enacted, the commission would conduct a comprehensive study and issue findings and recommendations. No specific compliance actions or deadlines are established by this bill as introduced.

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Bill S.1669 194th (Current)

An Act establishing a commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1669) of Peter J. Durant, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Joseph D. McKenna, Steven George Xiarhos and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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Bill Information

Presenter: Peter J. Durant Tabs Bill History Petitioners Committee Vote Committee Summary Primary Sponsor Summary

Bill History

Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1669
| Date | Branch | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 3/31/2026 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass |

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