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

H 296 — An Act relative to expanding relief to new businesses established during the COVID-19 pandemic

Last action — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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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 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.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    0 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

By Messrs. Mirra of Georgetown and Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 296) of Lenny Mirra and James M. Kelcourse relative to expanding relief to new businesses established during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

  2. Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2021 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses

Sponsors

  • Lenny Mirra · Cosponsor
  • James M. Kelcourse · Cosponsor
  • Kay Khan · Cosponsor
  • Adam J. Scanlon · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 200 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (200)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 296 do?
By Messrs. Mirra of Georgetown and Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 296) of Lenny Mirra and James M. Kelcourse relative to expanding relief to new businesses established during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Who sponsors H 296?
H 296 is sponsored by Lenny Mirra, James M. Kelcourse, Kay Khan, and Adam J. Scanlon (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 296?
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 296?
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