Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 31 D · 4 R cosponsors

H 134 — An Act removing fees for security freezes and disclosures of consumer credit reports

Last action — Amendment (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means) adopted

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 134) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to removing fees for security freezes and disclosures of consumer credit reports. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Amendment (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means) adopted

  2. Amended by substitution of a bill with the same title, see H4229

  3. Rules suspended

  4. Committee recommended ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10)

  5. Hearing scheduled for 09/26/2017 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1

  6. Senate concurred

  7. Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 57 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Jennifer E. Benson

Co-sponsors (57)

Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 134 do?
By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 134) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to removing fees for security freezes and disclosures of consumer credit reports. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors H 134?
H 134 is sponsored by Jennifer E. Benson, Robert M. Koczera, Daniel Cahill (Democrat), José F. Tosado, William J. Driscoll, Jr. (Democrat), Sarah K. Peake, Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Steven Ultrino (Democrat), David Paul Linsky (Democrat), Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Paul McMurtry (Democrat), Susan Williams Gifford, John W. Scibak, Paul R. Heroux, Aaron Vega, Thomas M. Stanley (Democrat), Paul Brodeur, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Antonio F. D. Cabral (Democrat), Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (Democrat), Adrian C. Madaro (Democrat), Kay Khan, Paul W. Mark (Democrat), Mike Connolly (Democrat), Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. (Democrat), Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Louis L. Kafka, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Angelo M. Scaccia, Bud L. Williams (Democrat), Anne M. Gobi, Colleen M. Garry (Democrat), Michelle M. DuBois (Democrat), Gailanne M. Cariddi, Daniel J. Hunt (Democrat), John C. Velis (Democrat), John J. Mahoney (Democrat), Michael S. Day (Democrat), Jonathan D. Zlotnik (Democrat), Kevin J. Kuros, Bradford R. Hill, Elizabeth A. Malia, Todd M. Smola (Republican), Joan Meschino (Democrat), Denise Provost, Brian W. Murray (Democrat), Natalie M. Higgins (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Denise C. Garlick, Paul K. Frost (Republican), Steven S. Howitt (Republican), David M. Rogers (Democrat), Brendan P. Crighton (Democrat), William C. Galvin (Democrat), Thomas P. Walsh (Democrat), and Norman J. Orrall (Republican).
What is the current status of H 134?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “Passed House” 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.
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