Legislative Research: MA H137 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court

Other Sessions

SessionTitle/DescriptionLast Action
2025-2026
194th General Court

(Introduced)
Relative to the definition of agriculture. Agriculture.
[H137 2025 Detail][H137 2025 Text][H137 2025 Comments]
2026-03-16
Accompanied a study order, see H5242 (under House Rule 27)
2023-2024
193rd General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to provide insurance coverage for vision screening for children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
[H137 2023 Detail][H137 2023 Text][H137 2023 Comments]
2024-09-05
Accompanied a study order, see H4711
2021-2022
192nd General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
By Mr. Sena of Acton, a petition of Danillo A. Sena and others for an investigation by the Department of Public Health of broadband internet access and its relation to the public health objectives. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cy...
[H137 2021 Detail][H137 2021 Text][H137 2021 Comments]
2022-08-29
Accompanied a study order, see H5040
2019-2020
191st General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to establish a special commission to review existing mandated reporter laws and regulations and to improve the response to, and prevention of, child abuse and neglect. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
[H137 2019 Detail][H137 2019 Text][H137 2019 Comments]
2019-06-03
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
2017-2018
190th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
Relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
[H137 2017 Detail][H137 2017 Text][H137 2017 Comments]
2019-01-01
No further action taken
2015-2016
189th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
Relative to establishing a low-vision registry and improving access to information for the Commonwealth Registry of the Blind. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
[H137 2015 Detail][H137 2015 Text][H137 2015 Comments]
2016-09-19
Accompanied a study order, see H4613
2013-2014
188th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
Relative to eligibility and appropriations for programs for persons with disabilities, including the "Turning 22" program, so-called. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
[H137 2013 Detail][H137 2013 Text][H137 2013 Comments]
2014-05-12
Accompanied a new draft, see H4067
2011-2012
187th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
Relative to further regulating single sex schools and classes. Education.
[H137 2011 Detail][H137 2011 Text][H137 2011 Comments]
2013-01-01
No further action taken
2009-2010
186th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
Protecting persons with disabilities from inappropriate treatments
[H137 2009 Detail][H137 2009 Text][H137 2009 Comments]
2010-07-06
Accompanied a study order, see H4828

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Legislative Citation

APA
MA H137 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court. (2016, September 19). LegiScan. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H137/2015
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"MA H137 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 19 Sep. 2016. Web. 15 Jul. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H137/2015>.
Chicago
"MA H137 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court." September 19, 2016 LegiScan. Accessed July 15, 2026. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H137/2015.
Turabian
LegiScan. MA H137 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court. 19 September 2016. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H137/2015 (accessed July 15, 2026).

Same As/Similar To

BillRelationshipDateTitleLast Action
H4613Replaced by2016-09-19Study OrderDischarged to the committee on House Rules
H2197Similar To2016-09-15To promote school safetyAccompanied a study order, see H4611
H1658Similar To2016-10-24Relative to the voluntary surrender of time share intervalAccompanied a study order, see H4706
H1659Similar To2016-09-22Affecting landlord’s rightsAccompanied a study order, see H4624
H1876Similar To2016-04-21To protect residential building lotsRead second and ordered to a third reading
H1660Similar To2016-10-24Relative to the safety of children in campsAccompanied a study order, see H4706

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