H 137 is sponsored by Josh S. Cutler, Susan Williams Gifford, Jonathan Hecht, Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Mathew Muratore, Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Richard J. Ross, William L. Crocker, Jr., Thomas J. Calter, James M. Cantwell, and James R. Miceli.

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

H 137 — An Act allowing businesses to sign up for the "Do Not Call" list

Last action June 21, 2017 — Read second and ordered to a third reading

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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. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 137) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Action History

June 21, 2017
Read second and ordered to a third reading
June 19, 2017
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading
June 19, 2017
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
May 03, 2017
Hearing scheduled for 05/09/2017 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1
January 23, 2017
Senate concurred
January 23, 2017
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 193 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

James M. Cantwell

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public-safety technology

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 137 do?: By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 137) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors H 137?: H 137 is sponsored by Josh S. Cutler, Susan Williams Gifford, Jonathan Hecht, Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Mathew Muratore, Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Richard J. Ross, William L. Crocker, Jr., Thomas J. Calter, James M. Cantwell, and James R. Miceli.
What is the current status of H 137?: 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 137?: Track H 137 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: H 137
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Session: 190th Legislature (2017-2018)
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 23, 2017
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: James M. Cantwell

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