Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 2 R cosponsors

H 975 — An Act to enact “Stephen’s Law”, relative to the distribution of fentanyl that results in death

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4874

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Vincent of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 975) of RoseLee Vincent and others relative to the distribution of fentanyl that results in death. The Judiciary.

Bill Text

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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 · 6 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • RoseLee Vincent

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (197)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 975 do?
By Ms. Vincent of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 975) of RoseLee Vincent and others relative to the distribution of fentanyl that results in death. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors H 975?
H 975 is sponsored by RoseLee Vincent, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Tricia Farley-Bouvier (Democrat), Carole A. Fiola (Democrat), Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Leonard Mirra, and Norman J. Orrall (Republican).
What is the current status of H 975?
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 975?
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