Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HD 5218 — An Act relative to helping seniors age 60-69, and all, due to COVID 19, by reforming jury duty enforcement to a civil matter only, repealing current criminal enforcement

Last action — Referred to the committee on House Rules

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Stanley of Waltham (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Susan Alyn relative to jury duty enforcement. The Judiciary.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Susan Alyn

Not signed on (202)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 5218 do?
By Mr. Stanley of Waltham (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Susan Alyn relative to jury duty enforcement. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors HD 5218?
HD 5218 is sponsored by Thomas M. Stanley (Democrat) and Susan Alyn.
What is the current status of HD 5218?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HD 5218?
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