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

H 588 — An Act requiring privacy protections and supporting safer technology in schools

Last action — Hearing scheduled for 07/16/2019 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Vega of Holyoke (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 588) of Kristin Beatty relative to requiring privacy protections and supporting safer technology in schools. Education.

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Action History

  1. Hearing scheduled for 07/16/2019 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Referred to the committee on Education

Sponsors

  • Aaron Vega · Primary
  • Kristin Beatty · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Aaron Vega

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Kristin Beatty

Not signed on (202)

202 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 588 do?
By Mr. Vega of Holyoke (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 588) of Kristin Beatty relative to requiring privacy protections and supporting safer technology in schools. Education.
Who sponsors H 588?
H 588 is sponsored by Aaron Vega and Kristin Beatty.
What is the current status of H 588?
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 H 588?
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