Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HD 4583 — An Act relative to safety and privacy for elected officials

Last action — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 16, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt relative to protests or demonstrations within 100 yards of the residences of elected officials. The Judiciary.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary

  2. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (200)

200 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 4583 do?
By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt relative to protests or demonstrations within 100 yards of the residences of elected officials. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors HD 4583?
HD 4583 is sponsored by Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Joseph D. McKenna (Republican), Steven George Xiarhos (Republican), and Alan Silvia (Democrat).
What is the current status of HD 4583?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 16, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HD 4583?
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