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

S 51 — An Act relative to eligibility for disability services

Last action — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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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.

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Summary

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of John F. Keenan, Denise Provost, Richard J. Ross, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to eligibility for disability services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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Action History

  1. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

  2. Hearing scheduled for 12/05/17 from 12:00PM-5:00PM in B-1

  3. Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD

  4. House concurred

  5. Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Sponsors

  • John F. Keenan · Primary
  • Denise Provost · Cosponsor
  • Richard J. Ross · Cosponsor
  • Barbara A. L'Italien · Cosponsor
  • Walter F. Timilty · Cosponsor
  • Paul R. Heroux · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

  • Denise Provost
  • Richard J. Ross
  • Barbara A. L'Italien
  • Walter F. Timilty
  • Paul R. Heroux

Not signed on (198)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 51 do?
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of John F. Keenan, Denise Provost, Richard J. Ross, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to eligibility for disability services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Who sponsors S 51?
S 51 is sponsored by John F. Keenan (Democrat), Denise Provost, Richard J. Ross, Barbara A. L'Italien, Walter F. Timilty, and Paul R. Heroux.
What is the current status of S 51?
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 51?
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