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

H 2895 — An Act establishing a commission to study the financial abuse of elders

Last action — Discharged to the committee on House Rules

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2895) of John C. Velis and Sean Garballey for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to combat the financial abuse of the elderly. Elder Affairs.

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Action History

  1. Discharged to the committee on House Rules

  2. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

  3. Hearing scheduled for 10/11/2017 from 02:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. Senate concurred

  5. Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 2895 do?
By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2895) of John C. Velis and Sean Garballey for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to combat the financial abuse of the elderly. Elder Affairs.
Who sponsors H 2895?
H 2895 is sponsored by John C. Velis (Democrat) and Sean Garballey (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 2895?
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 2895?
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