Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SD 2266 — An Act relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics

Last action — Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

  2. Rules suspended

  3. Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 201 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (201)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SD 2266 do?
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Who sponsors SD 2266?
SD 2266 is sponsored by William N. Brownsberger (Democrat), Donald F. Humason, Jr., and John C. Velis (Democrat).
What is the current status of SD 2266?
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 SD 2266?
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