H 740 is sponsored by Mike Connolly (Democrat), Carolyn C. Dykema, F. Jay Barrows, Nicholas A. Boldyga (Republican), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Shawn Dooley, James J. Dwyer, Ryan C. Fattman (Republican), Carole A. Fiola (Democrat), Sean Garballey (Democrat), Anne M. Gobi, Danielle W. Gregoire (Democrat), Stephan Hay, Natalie M. Higgins (Democrat), Kate Hogan (Democrat), Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican), Jay R. Kaufman, James M. Kelcourse, Kevin J. Kuros, David Paul Linsky (Democrat), Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), Paul W. Mark (Democrat), Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. (Democrat), Aaron Michlewitz (Democrat), Michael O. Moore (Democrat), David K. Muradian, Jr. (Republican), Brian W. Murray (Democrat), Shaunna L. O'Connell, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Elizabeth A. Poirier, John H. Rogers (Democrat), Jeffrey N. Roy (Democrat), Thomas M. Stanley (Democrat), David T. Vieira (Republican), Thomas J. Calter, James E. Timilty, James M. Cantwell, Thomas M. McGee, and Christopher Richard Flanagan (Democrat).

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Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 18 D · 6 R cosponsors

H 740 — An Act reforming alimony in the Commonwealth

Last action August 09, 2018 — Accompanied a study order, see H4874

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Introduced
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Messrs. Cantwell of Marshfield and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 740) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to alimony. The Judiciary.

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Action History

August 09, 2018
Accompanied a study order, see H4874
May 01, 2017
Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 & A-2
January 23, 2017
Senate concurred
January 23, 2017
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 740 do?: By Messrs. Cantwell of Marshfield and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 740) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to alimony. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors H 740?: H 740 is sponsored by Mike Connolly (Democrat), Carolyn C. Dykema, F. Jay Barrows, Nicholas A. Boldyga (Republican), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Shawn Dooley, James J. Dwyer, Ryan C. Fattman (Republican), Carole A. Fiola (Democrat), Sean Garballey (Democrat), Anne M. Gobi, Danielle W. Gregoire (Democrat), Stephan Hay, Natalie M. Higgins (Democrat), Kate Hogan (Democrat), Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican), Jay R. Kaufman, James M. Kelcourse, Kevin J. Kuros, David Paul Linsky (Democrat), Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), Paul W. Mark (Democrat), Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. (Democrat), Aaron Michlewitz (Democrat), Michael O. Moore (Democrat), David K. Muradian, Jr. (Republican), Brian W. Murray (Democrat), Shaunna L. O'Connell, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Elizabeth A. Poirier, John H. Rogers (Democrat), Jeffrey N. Roy (Democrat), Thomas M. Stanley (Democrat), David T. Vieira (Republican), Thomas J. Calter, James E. Timilty, James M. Cantwell, Thomas M. McGee, and Christopher Richard Flanagan (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 740?: 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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At a glance

Identifier: H 740
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Session: 190th Legislature (2017-2018)
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 23, 2017
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Mike Connolly

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