Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

H 2804 — An Act ensuring equal access to services for all residents of the Commonwealth

Last action — Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2804) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to ensure equal access to services for certain residents of the Commonwealth, notwithstanding alienage or immigration status. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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Action History

  1. Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 16, 2018, pending concurrence

  4. Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

  5. Hearing scheduled for 10/10/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

  6. Senate concurred

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Byron Rushing

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (198)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 2804 do?
By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2804) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to ensure equal access to services for certain residents of the Commonwealth, notwithstanding alienage or immigration status. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Who sponsors H 2804?
H 2804 is sponsored by Byron Rushing, Denise Provost, Jonathan Hecht, Jay D. Livingstone (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), and Carlos González (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 2804?
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 2804?
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