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

H 79 — An Act relative to the well-being of public assistance recipients

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4792

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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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 79) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and Donald F. Humason, Jr., relative to requiring drug tests to screen individuals who apply for transitional assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4792

  2. Hearing rescheduled to 10/24/2017 from 01:30 PM-05:00 PM in 222

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Donald F. Humason, Jr.

Not signed on (202)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 79 do?
By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 79) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and Donald F. Humason, Jr., relative to requiring drug tests to screen individuals who apply for transitional assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Who sponsors H 79?
H 79 is sponsored by Nicholas A. Boldyga (Republican) and Donald F. Humason, Jr..
What is the current status of H 79?
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 H 79?
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