Legislative Research: MA S1653 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court

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SessionTitle/DescriptionLast Action
2025-2026
194th General Court

(Introduced)
For legislation relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
[S1653 2025 Detail][S1653 2025 Text][S1653 2025 Comments]
2025-12-04
Accompanied a study order, see S2798
2023-2024
193rd General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to authorize the appointment of special police officers in the town of Charlton. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
[S1653 2023 Detail][S1653 2023 Text][S1653 2023 Comments]
2023-07-13
Accompanied a new draft, see S2416
2021-2022
192nd General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to the health of correctional employees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
[S1653 2021 Detail][S1653 2021 Text][S1653 2021 Comments]
2022-03-21
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2019-2020
191st General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to stimulate small business investment. Revenue.
[S1653 2019 Detail][S1653 2019 Text][S1653 2019 Comments]
2020-11-02
Accompanied a study order, see H5080
2017-2018
190th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to promote civic engagement in setting the income tax rate. Revenue.
[S1653 2017 Detail][S1653 2017 Text][S1653 2017 Comments]
2018-04-30
Accompanied a study order, see S2497
2015-2016
189th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to public space recycling. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
[S1653 2015 Detail][S1653 2015 Text][S1653 2015 Comments]
2016-06-09
New draft substituted, see S2310
2013-2014
188th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to provide for the enhanced protection of the dig safe law. Transportation.
[S1653 2013 Detail][S1653 2013 Text][S1653 2013 Comments]
2015-01-06
No further action taken
2011-2012
187th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to affordable housing energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
[S1653 2011 Detail][S1653 2011 Text][S1653 2011 Comments]
2012-10-01
Accompanied a study order, see S2447
2009-2010
186th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to improve the spousal elective share
[S1653 2009 Detail][S1653 2009 Text][S1653 2009 Comments]
2010-04-05
Reporting date extended to Friday, May 7, 2010

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Legislative Citation

APA
MA S1653 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court. (2016, June 09). LegiScan. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1653/2015
MLA
"MA S1653 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 09 Jun. 2016. Web. 22 Oct. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1653/2015>.
Chicago
"MA S1653 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court." June 09, 2016 LegiScan. Accessed October 22, 2026. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1653/2015.
Turabian
LegiScan. MA S1653 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court. 09 June 2016. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1653/2015 (accessed October 22, 2026).

Same As/Similar To

BillRelationshipDateTitleLast Action
S2310Replaced by2016-06-13Relative to public space recyclingRead; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
S399Similar To2016-07-05To reduce solid waste in the CommonwealthAccompanied a study order, see S2380
S1553Similar To2016-05-12To promote conservation through oyster shell recyclingAccompanied a study order, see S2290
S407Similar To2016-07-05Requiring registration of recycling contractorsAccompanied a study order, see S2380
S1073Similar To2016-03-07Increasing recycling by landlords and tenantsBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
S1081Similar To2016-04-11Relative to dog pens and kennelsBill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
S398Similar To2016-07-05To prevent the use of the most dangerous pesticidesAccompanied a study order, see S2380
H814Similar To2016-09-22Relative to an investigation of flood insurance by the attorney generalAccompanied a study order, see H4621
H734Similar To2016-03-24Relative to shellfish reefs and water qualityRead second and ordered to a third reading

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