Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 12 D · 2 R cosponsors

H 538 — An Act relative to the safety of schools, residences, and public assemblies

Last action — Accompanied H653

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

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · 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.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (12 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill proposes creating a trust fund for school carbon monoxide safety.

This legislation aims to establish a carbon monoxide safety trust fund specifically for schools. It will be managed by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means schools will have a designated fund to improve carbon monoxide safety, potentially ensuring safer environments for students.

Summary

By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 538) of Brian M. Ashe and others for the establishment of a school carbon monoxide safety trust fund to be administered by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied H653

  2. Hearing scheduled for 05/20/2021 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (189)

189 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 538 do?
By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 538) of Brian M. Ashe and others for the establishment of a school carbon monoxide safety trust fund to be administered by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
Who sponsors H 538?
H 538 is sponsored by Michael O. Moore (Democrat), Timothy R. Whelan, Brian W. Murray (Democrat), Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), David Allen Robertson (Democrat), Kate Lipper-Garabedian (Democrat), John H. Rogers (Democrat), Brian M. Ashe (Democrat), Joseph D. McKenna (Republican), Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democrat), Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democrat), Danillo A. Sena (Democrat), Bud L. Williams (Democrat), Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), and Carol A. Doherty (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 538?
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 538?
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