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

H 463 — An Act prohibiting robocalls to all mobile telephone devices

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4880

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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

Stalled 18% · 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.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 463) of William M. Straus and Christopher Hendricks for legislation to regulate robocalls to mobile telephone devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4880

  2. Hearing scheduled for 09/20/2021 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. Senate concurred

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • William M. Straus

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (202)

202 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

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 463 do?
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 463) of William M. Straus and Christopher Hendricks for legislation to regulate robocalls to mobile telephone devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors H 463?
H 463 is sponsored by William M. Straus and Christopher Hendricks (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 463?
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 463?
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