Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

H 151 — An Act relative to DCF criminal background checks

Last action — Hearing scheduled for 05/28/2019 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 151) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others relative to criminal background checks for employees of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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Action History

  1. Hearing scheduled for 05/28/2019 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 196 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Shaunna L. O'Connell

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (196)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 151 do?
By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 151) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others relative to criminal background checks for employees of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Who sponsors H 151?
H 151 is sponsored by Shaunna L. O'Connell, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (Republican), David F. DeCoste (Republican), Shawn Dooley, Joseph D. McKenna (Republican), Mathew J. Muratore, and Bruce E. Tarr (Republican).
What is the current status of H 151?
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 151?
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