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

H 158 — An Act relative to ensuring the safety of residents of facilities under the authority of the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Developmental Services

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see H4495

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 158) of Elizabeth A. Poirier relative to continuously monitoring the entrances, exits and common areas of all facilities operated under the authority of the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Developmental Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see H4495

  2. Hearing scheduled for 09/24/2019 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  3. Senate concurred

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

Sponsors

  • Elizabeth A. Poirier · Primary
  • Elizabeth A. Poirier · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Elizabeth A. Poirier

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Elizabeth A. Poirier

Not signed on (202)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 158 do?
By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 158) of Elizabeth A. Poirier relative to continuously monitoring the entrances, exits and common areas of all facilities operated under the authority of the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Developmental Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Who sponsors H 158?
H 158 is sponsored by Elizabeth A. Poirier.
What is the current status of H 158?
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 158?
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