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

S 2159 — An Act to improve patient access to cancer clinical trial programs

Last action — House concurred

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross for legislation to improve access to cancer clinical trial programs. Public Health.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House concurred

  2. Discharged to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 16, 2018, pending concurrence

  5. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

  6. Hearing scheduled for 12/05/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  7. House concurred

  8. Referred to the committee on Public Health

  9. Senate Rule 20 and Joint Rule 12 suspended

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 200 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Richard J. Ross

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (200)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2159 do?
By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross for legislation to improve access to cancer clinical trial programs. Public Health.
Who sponsors S 2159?
S 2159 is sponsored by Richard J. Ross, Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), and Randy Hunt.
What is the current status of S 2159?
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 2159?
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