Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 24 D cosponsors

H 494 — An Act relative to a COVID-19 presumption for public employees

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4968

  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 March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 33 sponsors

    1 primary, 32 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (24 D).

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Summary

By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 494) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to a COVID-19 presumption for public employees. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4968

  2. Hearing scheduled for 06/30/2021 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 32 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (32)

Not signed on (171)

171 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 494 do?
By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 494) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to a COVID-19 presumption for public employees. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
Who sponsors H 494?
H 494 is sponsored by James K. Hawkins (Democrat), John E. Nelson, First Vice President / Legislative Director, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Paul R. Feeney (Democrat), Colleen M. Garry (Democrat), Bud L. Williams (Democrat), Timothy R. Whelan, Christina A. Minicucci, David Allen Robertson (Democrat), Michelle M. DuBois (Democrat), James Arciero (Democrat), Daniel Cahill (Democrat), Peter Capano, Tackey Chan (Democrat), Edward F. Coppinger, Tricia Farley-Bouvier (Democrat), David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf (Democrat), Tram T. Nguyen (Democrat), Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (Democrat), Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democrat), Jon Santiago, Steven Ultrino (Democrat), Alan Silvia (Democrat), Michael D. Brady (Democrat), Brian W. Murray (Democrat), Adam J. Scanlon (Democrat), Jessica Ann Giannino (Democrat), Walter F. Timilty, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brendan P. Crighton (Democrat), Christopher Hendricks (Democrat), Tami L. Gouveia, Adrian C. Madaro (Democrat), and Natalie M. Higgins (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 494?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track H 494?
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