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

S 1198 — An Act relative to the practice of acupuncture

Last action — Committee recommended ought to pass 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
  4. 4
    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 Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1198) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Carolyn C. Dykema, Elizabeth A. Malia, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the practice of acupuncture. Public Health.

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Action History

  1. Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

  2. Senate concurred

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

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

  5. Hearing scheduled for 06/27/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  6. House concurred

  7. Referred to the committee on Public Health

Sponsors

  • Carolyn C. Dykema · Cosponsor
  • Elizabeth A. Malia · Cosponsor
  • Anne M. Gobi · Cosponsor
  • Barbara A. L'Italien · Cosponsor
  • Smitty Pignatelli · Cosponsor
  • Eric P. Lesser · Cosponsor
  • Jennifer L. Flanagan · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Jennifer L. Flanagan

Co-sponsors (6)

  • Carolyn C. Dykema
  • Elizabeth A. Malia
  • Anne M. Gobi
  • Barbara A. L'Italien
  • Smitty Pignatelli
  • Eric P. Lesser

Not signed on (197)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1198 do?
By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1198) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Carolyn C. Dykema, Elizabeth A. Malia, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the practice of acupuncture. Public Health.
Who sponsors S 1198?
S 1198 is sponsored by Carolyn C. Dykema, Elizabeth A. Malia, Anne M. Gobi, Barbara A. L'Italien, Smitty Pignatelli, Eric P. Lesser, and Jennifer L. Flanagan.
What is the current status of S 1198?
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 1198?
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