H 63 is sponsored by Paul W. Mark (Democrat), Jeffrey N. Roy (Democrat), Denise Provost, Mike Connolly (Democrat), Adam G. Hinds, Cory Atkins, Gailanne M. Cariddi, Jay R. Kaufman, Lori A. Ehrlich, Tricia Farley-Bouvier (Democrat), Sean Garballey (Democrat), and Thomas P. Walsh (Democrat).

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Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

H 63 — Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to declare that corporations are not people, money is not speech

Last action July 25, 2018 — Joint session held and recessed to Monday, December 31, 2018

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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.

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Summary

By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 63) of Paul W. Mark and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to declare rights afforded to the human inhabitants of the Commonwealth are not applicable to corporations, limited liability companies or any other corporate entities. The Judiciary.

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Action History

July 25, 2018
Joint session held and recessed to Monday, December 31, 2018
May 09, 2018
Joint session held and recessed to Wednesday, July 25, 2018
November 08, 2017
Joint session held and recessed to Wednesday, May 9, 2018
June 14, 2017
Joint session held and recessed to Wednesday, November 8, 2017
May 10, 2017
Joint session held and recessed to Wednesday, June 14, 2017
May 08, 2017
Called for consideration in the joint session
May 01, 2017
Placed on file
May 01, 2017
Proposal for Constitutional Amendment reported adversely by committee and placed on file
April 03, 2017
Hearing scheduled for 04/10/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A2
January 24, 2017
Senate concurred
January 24, 2017
Referred to the committee on the Judiciary

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 192 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Paul W. Mark Democrat

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 63 do?: By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 63) of Paul W. Mark and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to declare rights afforded to the human inhabitants of the Commonwealth are not applicable to corporations, limited liability companies or any other corporate entities. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors H 63?: H 63 is sponsored by Paul W. Mark (Democrat), Jeffrey N. Roy (Democrat), Denise Provost, Mike Connolly (Democrat), Adam G. Hinds, Cory Atkins, Gailanne M. Cariddi, Jay R. Kaufman, Lori A. Ehrlich, Tricia Farley-Bouvier (Democrat), Sean Garballey (Democrat), and Thomas P. Walsh (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 63?: 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.
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At a glance

Identifier: H 63
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Session: 190th Legislature (2017-2018)
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 24, 2017
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Paul W. Mark

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