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

H 739 — An Act to exempt family members of murder victims from jury service

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4874

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 739) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to exempt family members of murder victims from jury service. The Judiciary.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4874

  2. Hearing scheduled for 05/02/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

Sponsors

  • Josh S. Cutler · Cosponsor
  • Patrick M. O'Connor · Cosponsor
  • Thomas J. Calter · Cosponsor
  • James M. Cantwell · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • James M. Cantwell

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (200)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 739 do?
By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 739) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to exempt family members of murder victims from jury service. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors H 739?
H 739 is sponsored by Josh S. Cutler, Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Thomas J. Calter, and James M. Cantwell.
What is the current status of H 739?
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 739?
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