Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H559 — Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the consumer impacts of electronic textbooks

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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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

This bill creates a commission to study the effects of electronic textbooks on consumers.

The bill establishes a special commission to investigate how electronic textbooks impact consumers. The focus will be on understanding the implications for users in various settings.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers will have insights into how electronic textbooks affect their purchasing choices and learning experiences.

Summary

Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the consumer impacts of electronic textbooks

Bill Text

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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H559 do?
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the consumer impacts of electronic textbooks
Who sponsors H559?
H559 is sponsored by Mindy Domb (Democrat).
What is the current status of H559?
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 H559?
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