Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

SD 271 — An Act relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 199 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (199)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SD 271?
SD 271 is sponsored by William N. Brownsberger (Democrat), Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), and Ryan C. Fattman (Republican).
What is the current status of SD 271?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SD 271?
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