Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 15 D · 1 R cosponsors

SD 617 — An Act relative to female genital mutilation

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Joseph A. Boncore

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SD 617?
SD 617 is sponsored by Joseph A. Boncore, Harriette L. Chandler, Paul R. Feeney (Democrat), Patricia D. Jehlen (Democrat), Nick Collins (Democrat), Michael D. Brady (Democrat), Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Tommy Vitolo (Democrat), Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Kay Khan, Mark C. Montigny (Democrat), Mike Connolly (Democrat), Cindy F. Friedman (Democrat), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Michael O. Moore (Democrat), Diana DiZoglio, Sean Garballey (Democrat), Julian Cyr (Democrat), Viriato M. deMacedo, Rebecca L. Rausch (Democrat), and Barry R. Finegold (Democrat).
What is the current status of SD 617?
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 617?
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