Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 D · 6 R · 1 I cosponsors

H 985 — An Act to increase penalties for distribution of oxycodone

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4874

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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.

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Summary

By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distributing and trafficking of oxycodone and derivatives of oxycodone. The Judiciary.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4874

  2. Hearing scheduled for 07/18/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Timothy R. Whelan

Co-sponsors (24)

Not signed on (179)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 985 do?
By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distributing and trafficking of oxycodone and derivatives of oxycodone. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors H 985?
H 985 is sponsored by Timothy R. Whelan, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (Republican), Daniel Cahill (Democrat), Kate D. Campanale, William L. Crocker, Jr., David F. DeCoste (Republican), Angelo L. D'Emilia, Carole A. Fiola (Democrat), Paul K. Frost (Republican), Susan Williams Gifford, Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Kevin J. Kuros, Leonard Mirra, Michael O. Moore (Democrat), David K. Muradian, Jr. (Republican), Mathew Muratore, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (Democrat), John H. Rogers (Democrat), Richard J. Ross, Daniel J. Ryan (Democrat), Bruce E. Tarr (Republican), Susannah M. Whipps (Unenrolled), Jonathan D. Zlotnik (Democrat), and James R. Miceli.
What is the current status of H 985?
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 985?
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