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

S 96 — An Act relative to the digital right to repair

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see S2430

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 96) of Michael D. Brady, Thomas J. Calter, James E. Timilty, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see S2430

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Reporting date extended to Monday April 9, 2018, pending concurrence

  4. Hearing scheduled for 09/26/2017 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1

  5. House concurred

  6. Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 191 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (191)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 96 do?
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 96) of Michael D. Brady, Thomas J. Calter, James E. Timilty, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors S 96?
S 96 is sponsored by Michael D. Brady (Democrat), Walter F. Timilty, Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), Josh S. Cutler, William N. Brownsberger (Democrat), Gailanne M. Cariddi, Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democrat), Thomas M. Stanley (Democrat), Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Peter V. Kocot, Steven Ultrino (Democrat), Thomas J. Calter, and James E. Timilty.
What is the current status of S 96?
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 96?
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