Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 219 — An Act regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see S2571

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · 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.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 219) of Joan B. Lovely and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see S2571

  2. Location Changed - Hearing scheduled for 07/12/2021 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/12/2021 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  4. Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD

  5. Hearing scheduled for 07/12/2021 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  6. House concurred

  7. Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 219 do?
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 219) of Joan B. Lovely and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors S 219?
S 219 is sponsored by Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), Adam J. Scanlon (Democrat), Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Julian Cyr (Democrat), and Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 219?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 219?
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