Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1861 — An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. 5
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill allows retirement systems to pull investments from fossil fuel companies.

The bill permits independent retirement systems to divest their assets from fossil fuel companies. This is aimed at promoting ethical investment choices within retirement funds.

What this means for you
  • Families: This could affect the sustainability of retirement funds that families rely on for future financial stability.

Summary

An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies

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

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1861 do?
An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies
Who sponsors S1861?
S1861 is sponsored by Dylan A. Fernandes (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1861?
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 S1861?
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