Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 15 D · 2 R cosponsors

S 623 — An Act prohibiting the sale of fur products

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2734

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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 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.

  • 20 sponsors

    1 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 623) of John C. Velis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2734

  2. Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2021 from 02:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. House concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (184)

184 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

environment agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 623 do?
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 623) of John C. Velis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Who sponsors S 623?
S 623 is sponsored by Rebecca L. Rausch (Democrat), Michael O. Moore (Democrat), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Joseph A. Boncore, Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat), Julian Cyr (Democrat), Bruce E. Tarr (Republican), Erika Uyterhoeven (Democrat), Brian W. Murray (Democrat), Adam G. Hinds, John C. Velis (Democrat), Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Michael D. Brady (Democrat), Mathew J. Muratore, Adam J. Scanlon (Democrat), Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (Democrat), Brendan P. Crighton (Democrat), and Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican).
What is the current status of S 623?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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