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

HD 4980 — An Act providing out-of-state medical licensing reciprocity during the COVID-19 emergency

Last action — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Health

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Mr. Kearney of Scituate, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Nika C. Elugardo relative to providing out-of-state medical licensing reciprocity during the COVID-19 emergency. Public Health.

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Action History

  1. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Health

  2. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 201 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (201)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 4980 do?
By Mr. Kearney of Scituate, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Nika C. Elugardo relative to providing out-of-state medical licensing reciprocity during the COVID-19 emergency. Public Health.
Who sponsors HD 4980?
HD 4980 is sponsored by Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democrat) and Nika C. Elugardo.
What is the current status of HD 4980?
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 HD 4980?
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