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

H 992 — An Act relative to rape of a child by force

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4874

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Wong of Saugus, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 992) of Donald H. Wong, Timothy R. Whelan and Shaunna L. O'Connell relative to the penalty imposed by the courts for the rape of a child under fourteen years of age. The Judiciary.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4874

  2. Hearing scheduled for 11/28/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

Sponsors

  • Donald H. Wong · Primary
  • Timothy R. Whelan · Cosponsor
  • Shaunna L. O'Connell · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 201 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Timothy R. Whelan
  • Shaunna L. O'Connell

Not signed on (201)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 992 do?
By Mr. Wong of Saugus, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 992) of Donald H. Wong, Timothy R. Whelan and Shaunna L. O'Connell relative to the penalty imposed by the courts for the rape of a child under fourteen years of age. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors H 992?
H 992 is sponsored by Donald H. Wong (Republican), Timothy R. Whelan, and Shaunna L. O'Connell.
What is the current status of H 992?
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 992?
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