Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

HD 2278 — An Act relative to boater safety to be known as the David Hanson Act

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

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Sponsors

  • Kathleen R. LaNatra · Primary
  • Michelle L. Ciccolo · Cosponsor
  • Susan Williams Gifford · Cosponsor
  • Mathew J. Muratore · Cosponsor
  • Josh S. Cutler · Cosponsor
  • Smitty Pignatelli · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

  • Michelle L. Ciccolo Democrat
  • Susan Williams Gifford
  • Mathew J. Muratore
  • Josh S. Cutler
  • Smitty Pignatelli

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HD 2278?
HD 2278 is sponsored by Kathleen R. LaNatra (Democrat), Michelle L. Ciccolo (Democrat), Susan Williams Gifford, Mathew J. Muratore, Josh S. Cutler, and Smitty Pignatelli.
What is the current status of HD 2278?
This bill has been introduced in the House. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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