Legislative Research: MA S1563 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court

Other Sessions

SessionTitle/DescriptionLast Action
2025-2026
194th General Court

(Introduced)
For legislation to prioritize patient access to care based upon the professional judgment of the physician.. Public Health.
[S1563 2025 Detail][S1563 2025 Text][S1563 2025 Comments]
2026-03-12
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2023-2024
193rd General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to establish a standing commission on operating under the influence and impaired driving. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
[S1563 2023 Detail][S1563 2023 Text][S1563 2023 Comments]
2024-12-31
No further action taken
2021-2022
192nd General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to firearms and firearms violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
[S1563 2021 Detail][S1563 2021 Text][S1563 2021 Comments]
2022-03-17
Accompanied a study order, see S2762
2019-2020
191st General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to the alignment of the University of Massachusetts police. Public Service.
[S1563 2019 Detail][S1563 2019 Text][S1563 2019 Comments]
2020-02-18
Accompanied a study order, see S2545
2017-2018
190th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to provide further revenue to the Financial Literacy Trust Fund. Revenue.
[S1563 2017 Detail][S1563 2017 Text][S1563 2017 Comments]
2018-04-30
Accompanied a study order, see S2497
2015-2016
189th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to enhance Department of Revenue reporting. Revenue.
[S1563 2015 Detail][S1563 2015 Text][S1563 2015 Comments]
2016-03-28
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2013-2014
188th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to create an annual Service and Volunteerism day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
[S1563 2013 Detail][S1563 2013 Text][S1563 2013 Comments]
2014-03-27
New draft substituted, see S2071
2011-2012
187th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to the public records law "The Massachusetts Sunshine Bill". State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
[S1563 2011 Detail][S1563 2011 Text][S1563 2011 Comments]
2012-08-02
Accompanied a study order, see S2412
2009-2010
186th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to interest added to damages in contract actions
[S1563 2009 Detail][S1563 2009 Text][S1563 2009 Comments]
2010-04-05
Reporting date extended to Friday, May 7, 2010

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Legislative Citation

APA
MA S1563 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court. (2016, March 28). LegiScan. Retrieved November 01, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1563/2015
MLA
"MA S1563 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 28 Mar. 2016. Web. 01 Nov. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1563/2015>.
Chicago
"MA S1563 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court." March 28, 2016 LegiScan. Accessed November 01, 2026. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1563/2015.
Turabian
LegiScan. MA S1563 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court. 28 March 2016. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1563/2015 (accessed November 01, 2026).

Same As/Similar To

BillRelationshipDateTitleLast Action
H2678Similar To2016-09-26Clarifying the limited exemption from taxation of certain facilities for the treatment of committed mentally ill patientsAccompanied a study order, see H4639
S209Similar To2016-04-07To modify the reporting requirements of the Gaming Commission lawAccompanied a study order, see S2215
S376Similar To2016-03-30To enhance reporting requirements for candidates and committeesAccompanied a study order, see H4134
S300Similar To2016-06-16Relative to the transfer of funding for recovery high school summer programmingAccompanied a study order, see S2336
S315Similar To2016-04-13To support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilitiesAccompanied a new draft, see S2223
H1226Similar To2016-09-22Relative to communication with victims of violent crimeAccompanied a study order, see H4624
S532Similar To2016-06-06Relative to non-payment of insurance premiums from escrowed funds by lending institutionsAccompanied a study order, see S2318

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