Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

H 357 — 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 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 (2 D).

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Summary

By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 357) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others relative to assertions of patent infringement made in bad faith. 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. Senate concurred

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

Sponsors

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)

200 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 H 357 do?
By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 357) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others relative to assertions of patent infringement made in bad faith. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors H 357?
H 357 is sponsored by Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe (Democrat), and David Allen Robertson (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 357?
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 357?
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