Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 11 D cosponsors

S 939 — An Act relative to sexual harassment

Last action — House concurred

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Kenneth I. Gordon, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual harassment. The Judiciary.

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Action History

  1. House concurred

  2. Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2020, pending concurrence

  3. House concurred

  4. Reporting date extended to Tuesday May 12, 2020, pending concurrence

  5. Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2019 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  6. House concurred

  7. Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 188 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (188)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 939 do?
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Kenneth I. Gordon, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual harassment. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors S 939?
S 939 is sponsored by Cindy F. Friedman (Democrat), Rebecca L. Rausch (Democrat), Kenneth I. Gordon (Democrat), Donald F. Humason, Jr., Carolyn C. Dykema, Liz Miranda (Democrat), David M. Rogers (Democrat), Diana DiZoglio, Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat), Adam G. Hinds, Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Mike Connolly (Democrat), Patricia D. Jehlen (Democrat), and Eric P. Lesser.
What is the current status of S 939?
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 939?
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