Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 32 D · 2 R · 1 I cosponsors

H 225 — An Act regarding the use of aversive therapy

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H5286

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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.

  • 41 sponsors

    1 primary, 40 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (32 D · 2 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 225) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H5286

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Reporting date extended to Friday June 10, 2022, pending concurrence

  4. Senate concurred

  5. Reporting date extended to Monday May 2, 2022, pending concurrence

  6. Hearing scheduled for 11/22/2021 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  7. Senate concurred

  8. Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 40 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (40)

Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 225 do?
By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 225) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Who sponsors H 225?
H 225 is sponsored by Sean Garballey (Democrat), William C. Galvin (Democrat), Danillo A. Sena (Democrat), Danielle W. Gregoire (Democrat), Susannah M. Whipps (Unenrolled), Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democrat), Tram T. Nguyen (Democrat), Michael O. Moore (Democrat), Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat), Jon Santiago, Steven Owens (Democrat), Patricia D. Jehlen (Democrat), Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Tommy Vitolo (Democrat), Rebecca L. Rausch (Democrat), Brian W. Murray (Democrat), Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Paul McMurtry (Democrat), Christine P. Barber (Democrat), Paul R. Feeney (Democrat), Steven Ultrino (Democrat), Linda Dean Campbell, Paul F. Tucker, Andres X. Vargas (Democrat), Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democrat), Mindy Domb (Democrat), Natalie M. Higgins (Democrat), Thomas M. Stanley (Democrat), Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Michael D. Brady (Democrat), Erika Uyterhoeven (Democrat), Steven George Xiarhos (Republican), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Brendan P. Crighton (Democrat), Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Mike Connolly (Democrat), Marcos A. Devers, Tami L. Gouveia, Diana DiZoglio, and Adrian C. Madaro (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 225?
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 225?
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