Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee

S 215 — An Act to protect innovation and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see S2673

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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

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 215) of Eric P. Lesser and Lori A. Ehrlich for legislation protect innovation and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see S2673

  2. Hearing scheduled for 10/04/2021 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. House concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Sponsors

  • Eric P. Lesser · Primary
  • Lori A. Ehrlich · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Eric P. Lesser

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Lori A. Ehrlich

Not signed on (202)

202 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

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 215 do?
By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 215) of Eric P. Lesser and Lori A. Ehrlich for legislation protect innovation and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors S 215?
S 215 is sponsored by Eric P. Lesser and Lori A. Ehrlich.
What is the current status of S 215?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 215?
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