Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S198 — An Act relative to increasing opportunities for employment in professional licensure

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    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 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill aims to enhance employment opportunities in professional licensure.

The bill focuses on increasing access to professional licensure to provide more job opportunities. It seeks to address barriers that limit employment in various licensed professions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This could mean more job opportunities for workers seeking to enter licensed professions.
  • Small Business: Increased hiring potential for small businesses that require licensure for certain roles.

Summary

An Act relative to increasing opportunities for employment in professional licensure

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S198 do?
An Act relative to increasing opportunities for employment in professional licensure
Who sponsors S198?
S198 is sponsored by Cynthia Stone Creem (Democrat).
What is the current status of S198?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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 S198?
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