Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

H 249 — An Act relative to a supportive technology commission

Last action — Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

  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.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 249) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the general Court) relative to supportive technology that positively impacts the lives of residents with developmental disabilities at home and in our communities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

  2. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

  3. Hearing scheduled for 01/18/2022 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  4. Senate concurred

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 249 do?
By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 249) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the general Court) relative to supportive technology that positively impacts the lives of residents with developmental disabilities at home and in our communities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Who sponsors H 249?
H 249 is sponsored by Paul W. Mark (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 249?
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 249?
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