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

H 1930 — An Act relative to burial expenses for veterans

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4591

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1930) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to require funeral directors to make available to potential clients information regarding funeral and burial benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4591

  2. Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2017 from 02:00 PM-04:00 PM in 222

  3. Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD

  4. Hearing scheduled for 05/09/2017 from 02:00 PM-04:00 PM in 222

  5. Senate concurred

  6. Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (200)

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Subjects

public-safety veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 1930 do?
By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1930) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to require funeral directors to make available to potential clients information regarding funeral and burial benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Who sponsors H 1930?
H 1930 is sponsored by Steven S. Howitt (Republican), David F. DeCoste (Republican), Sheila C. Harrington, and Alan Silvia (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 1930?
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 1930?
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