Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

H 229 — An Act to protect innovation and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see S2484

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 229) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others relative to assertions of patent infringement made in bad faith. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see S2484

  2. Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2019 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 194 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (194)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 229 do?
By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 229) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others relative to assertions of patent infringement made in bad faith. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors H 229?
H 229 is sponsored by Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe (Democrat), Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Dylan A. Fernandes (Democrat), Carlos González (Democrat), Denise Provost, Alan Silvia (Democrat), José F. Tosado, and Andres X. Vargas (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 229?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” 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 H 229?
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