S 787 is sponsored by Harriette L. Chandler, José F. Tosado, Jay R. Kaufman, Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), Ruth B. Balser, David Paul Linsky (Democrat), Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Kay Khan, Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Patricia D. Jehlen (Democrat), Cynthia Stone Creem (Democrat), James J. O'Day (Democrat), Lori A. Ehrlich, William N. Brownsberger (Democrat), Denise Provost, Kenneth I. Gordon (Democrat), Kate Hogan (Democrat), Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), Sonia Chang-Diaz, Daniel J. Ryan (Democrat), Danielle W. Gregoire (Democrat), Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Michael O. Moore (Democrat), Paul R. Heroux, Eileen M. Donoghue, Elizabeth A. Malia, Julian Cyr (Democrat), John W. Scibak, Marc R. Pacheco, Mark C. Montigny (Democrat), Juana B. Matias, Carolyn C. Dykema, Mike Connolly (Democrat), Thomas M. Stanley (Democrat), Cindy F. Friedman (Democrat), Kenneth J. Donnelly, Linda Dorcena Forry, and Jennifer L. Flanagan.

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Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 21 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 787 — An Act to protect fundamental freedoms and prohibit discriminatory registration programs

Last action April 30, 2018 — Accompanied a study order, see S2499

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 787) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jose F. Tosado, Jay R. Kaufman, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to freedom of speech and association. The Judiciary.

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Action History

April 30, 2018
Accompanied a study order, see S2499
April 02, 2018
House concurred
March 22, 2018
Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 2, 2018, pending concurrence
February 07, 2018
House concurred
February 07, 2018
Reporting date extended to Monday, March 21, 2018, pending concurrence
October 10, 2017
Hearing scheduled for 10/16/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
January 23, 2017
House concurred
January 23, 2017
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 39 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Harriette L. Chandler

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 787 do?: By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 787) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jose F. Tosado, Jay R. Kaufman, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to freedom of speech and association. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors S 787?: S 787 is sponsored by Harriette L. Chandler, José F. Tosado, Jay R. Kaufman, Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), Ruth B. Balser, David Paul Linsky (Democrat), Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Kay Khan, Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Patricia D. Jehlen (Democrat), Cynthia Stone Creem (Democrat), James J. O'Day (Democrat), Lori A. Ehrlich, William N. Brownsberger (Democrat), Denise Provost, Kenneth I. Gordon (Democrat), Kate Hogan (Democrat), Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), Sonia Chang-Diaz, Daniel J. Ryan (Democrat), Danielle W. Gregoire (Democrat), Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Michael O. Moore (Democrat), Paul R. Heroux, Eileen M. Donoghue, Elizabeth A. Malia, Julian Cyr (Democrat), John W. Scibak, Marc R. Pacheco, Mark C. Montigny (Democrat), Juana B. Matias, Carolyn C. Dykema, Mike Connolly (Democrat), Thomas M. Stanley (Democrat), Cindy F. Friedman (Democrat), Kenneth J. Donnelly, Linda Dorcena Forry, and Jennifer L. Flanagan.
What is the current status of S 787?: 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 S 787?: Track S 787 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: S 787
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Session: 190th Legislature (2017-2018)
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 23, 2017
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Harriette L. Chandler

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