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

S 1641 — An Act relative to the diverse recruitment and reform of the Massachusetts State Police

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

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    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 18% · 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.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1641) of Michael F. Rush and Timothy R. Whelan for legislation relative to the diverse recruitment and reform of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. House concurred

  3. Reporting date extended to Monday May 30, 2022, pending concurrence

  4. House concurred

  5. Reporting date extended to Thursday May 5, 2022, pending concurrence

  6. Hearing scheduled for 11/01/2021 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  7. House concurred

  8. Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Timothy R. Whelan

Not signed on (202)

202 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1641 do?
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1641) of Michael F. Rush and Timothy R. Whelan for legislation relative to the diverse recruitment and reform of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Who sponsors S 1641?
S 1641 is sponsored by Michael F. Rush (Democrat) and Timothy R. Whelan.
What is the current status of S 1641?
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 1641?
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