Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 1 I · 1 D cosponsors

H 77 — An Act to authorize the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish additional mandated reporters for the purpose of the protection and care of children

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see H4491

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 77) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to establish additional mandated reporters for the purposes of the protection and care of children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see H4491

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Amendment (changing reporting date to Wednesday May 9, 2018) adopted, pending concurrence

  4. Reporting date extended to Monday July 2, 2018, pending concurrence

  5. Hearing scheduled for 12/05/17 from 12:00PM-5:00PM 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 · 15 co-sponsors · 188 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • F. Jay Barrows

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (188)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 77 do?
By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 77) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to establish additional mandated reporters for the purposes of the protection and care of children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Who sponsors H 77?
H 77 is sponsored by F. Jay Barrows, Timothy R. Whelan, Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Theodore C. Speliotis, Kimberly N. Ferguson (Republican), Susannah M. Whipps (Unenrolled), Kevin J. Kuros, David F. DeCoste (Republican), Paul K. Frost (Republican), Donald H. Wong (Republican), Angelo L. D'Emilia, Mathew Muratore, Michelle M. DuBois (Democrat), Paul R. Heroux, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (Republican), and James M. Cantwell.
What is the current status of H 77?
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 77?
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