Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 151 — An Act to provide increased access to hearing aids

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see H4298

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 151) of Adam G. Hinds, Patrick M. O'Connor, Mindy Domb, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see H4298

  2. Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2019 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2

  3. Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2019 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2

  4. House concurred

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Adam G. Hinds

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (197)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 151 do?
By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 151) of Adam G. Hinds, Patrick M. O'Connor, Mindy Domb, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors S 151?
S 151 is sponsored by Adam G. Hinds, Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Mindy Domb (Democrat), Eric P. Lesser, Diana DiZoglio, and Brian M. Ashe (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 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 S 151?
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