Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 I cosponsors

HD 653 — An Act updating political terminology

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 199 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (199)

199 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HD 653?
HD 653 is sponsored by Susannah M. Whipps (Unenrolled), Christopher Hendricks (Democrat), Mathew J. Muratore, Kate Lipper-Garabedian (Democrat), and Jonathan D. Zlotnik (Democrat).
What is the current status of HD 653?
This bill has been introduced in the House. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HD 653?
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