Legislative Research: MA H261 | 2019-2020 | 191st General Court
Other Sessions
| Session | Title/Description | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 194th General Court (Introduced) | Relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. [H261 2025 Detail][H261 2025 Text][H261 2025 Comments] | 2025-12-29 Accompanied a new draft, see H4852 |
| 2023-2024 193rd General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation to establish a board of examiners of motor vehicle mechanics. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [H261 2023 Detail][H261 2023 Text][H261 2023 Comments] | 2024-05-30 Accompanied a study order, see H4680 |
| 2021-2022 192nd General Court (Introduced - Dead) | Relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. [H261 2021 Detail][H261 2021 Text][H261 2021 Comments] | 2023-01-03 No further action taken |
| 2019-2020 191st General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation to prevent the automatic signing up of consumers for products or services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [H261 2019 Detail][H261 2019 Text][H261 2019 Comments] | 2020-10-26 Accompanied a study order, see H5043 |
| 2017-2018 190th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation to establish a curriculum on personal financial literacy in the public schools. Education. [H261 2017 Detail][H261 2017 Text][H261 2017 Comments] | 2018-01-19 Accompanied S249 |
| 2015-2016 189th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | Relative to streamlining home improvement contractor registration. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [H261 2015 Detail][H261 2015 Text][H261 2015 Comments] | 2016-02-24 New draft substituted, see H4022 |
| 2013-2014 188th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation to require background checks and training of security staff employed at bars and clubs serving alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [H261 2013 Detail][H261 2013 Text][H261 2013 Comments] | 2014-04-17 Accompanied a study order, see H4042 |
| 2011-2012 187th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | Relative to the labeling of plant seeds. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. [H261 2011 Detail][H261 2011 Text][H261 2011 Comments] | 2012-09-17 Accompanied a study order, see H4442 |
| 2009-2010 186th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | Relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks, and vouchers by mail [H261 2009 Detail][H261 2009 Text][H261 2009 Comments] | 2009-01-20 Public Hearing date 5/12 at 10:00 AM in Hearing Room B2 |
References Online
| Search Phrase | Web | News | Financial | Encylopedia | Biography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Massachusetts H261] | Google Web | Google News | |||
| [Representative Steven Howitt MA] | Google Web | Google News | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Legislative Citation
APA
MA H261 | 2019-2020 | 191st General Court. (2020, October 26). LegiScan. Retrieved July 06, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H261/2019
MLA
"MA H261 | 2019-2020 | 191st General Court." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 26 Oct. 2020. Web. 06 Jul. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H261/2019>.
Chicago
"MA H261 | 2019-2020 | 191st General Court." October 26, 2020 LegiScan. Accessed July 06, 2026. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H261/2019.
Turabian
LegiScan. MA H261 | 2019-2020 | 191st General Court. 26 October 2020. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H261/2019 (accessed July 06, 2026).
Same As/Similar To
| Bill | Relationship | Date | Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H996 | Similar To | 2020-12-01 | To extend coverage for any willing provider to qualify as a mental health professional | Accompanied a study order, see H5160 |
| H1092 | Similar To | 2020-12-01 | To protect consumers in the issuance of automobile insurance policies and bonds | Accompanied a study order, see H5160 |
| S692 | Similar To | 2020-07-23 | Providing access to patient protection services for MassHealth consumers | Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| H2774 | Similar To | 2020-11-06 | Relative to preference for products or services manufactured or produced in the United States | Accompanied a study order, see H5103 |
| S1108 | Similar To | 2020-02-20 | Relative to consumers and workers | Accompanied a study order, see S2548 |
| S561 | Similar To | 2020-07-23 | Empowering health care consumers | Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| H5043 | Replaced by | 2020-10-26 | Study Order - licensing, right to repair law, consumer safety and rights. | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
Massachusetts State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H261 |
| Text | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H261.pdf |
