Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 153 — An Act relative to bad faith assertions of patent infringement

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see S2432

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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 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Ryan C. Fattman and James Arciero for legislation relative to bad faith assertions of patent infringement. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see S2432

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Reporting date extended to Monday April 9, 2018, pending concurrence

  4. Hearing scheduled for 06/20/2017 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1

  5. House concurred

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 200 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Richard J. Ross

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (200)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 153 do?
By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Ryan C. Fattman and James Arciero for legislation relative to bad faith assertions of patent infringement. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors S 153?
S 153 is sponsored by Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Ryan C. Fattman (Republican), and James Arciero (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 153?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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 153?
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