Legislative Research: MA S34 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court
Other Sessions
| Session | Title/Description | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 194th General Court (Introduced) | For legislation to establish a Massachusetts Open Data Standard for state and municipal agencies to make public data available. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. [S34 2025 Detail][S34 2025 Text][S34 2025 Comments] | 2025-10-16 Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 2023-2024 193rd General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet ... [S34 2023 Detail][S34 2023 Text][S34 2023 Comments] | 2024-05-09 Accompanied a new draft, see S2771 |
| 2021-2022 192nd General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation to allow the city of Gloucester to appoint retired police officers as special police officers. Public Service. [Local approval received] [S34 2021 Detail][S34 2021 Text][S34 2021 Comments] | 2021-06-17 Reprinted as amended, see S2479 |
| 2019-2020 191st General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation to establish a low vision registry. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. [S34 2019 Detail][S34 2019 Text][S34 2019 Comments] | 2020-02-13 Accompanied a study order, see S2532 |
| 2017-2018 190th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation to remove the welfare benefit cap for children conceived while a family is receiving assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. [S34 2017 Detail][S34 2017 Text][S34 2017 Comments] | 2017-10-19 Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 2015-2016 189th General Court (Passed) | For legislation relative to sewer commissioners in the town of Wareham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] [S34 2015 Detail][S34 2015 Text][S34 2015 Comments] | 2015-05-01 Signed by the Governor, Chapter 17 of the Acts of 2015 |
| 2013-2014 188th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation relative to identity theft protections for foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. [S34 2013 Detail][S34 2013 Text][S34 2013 Comments] | 2015-01-06 No further action taken |
| 2011-2012 187th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation to bring child support home [S34 2011 Detail][S34 2011 Text][S34 2011 Comments] | 2011-07-20 Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 2009-2010 186th General Court (Introduced - Dead) | For legislation relative to emergency aid to the elderly disabled and children [S34 2009 Detail][S34 2009 Text][S34 2009 Comments] | 2009-01-20 Public Hearing date 9/15 at 11:00 AM in Hearing Room A2 |
References Online
Legislative Citation
APA
MA S34 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court. (2017, October 19). LegiScan. Retrieved July 07, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S34/2017
MLA
"MA S34 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 19 Oct. 2017. Web. 07 Jul. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S34/2017>.
Chicago
"MA S34 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court." October 19, 2017 LegiScan. Accessed July 07, 2026. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S34/2017.
Turabian
LegiScan. MA S34 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court. 19 October 2017. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S34/2017 (accessed July 07, 2026).
Same As/Similar To
| Bill | Relationship | Date | Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S289 | Similar To | 2018-01-25 | Improving augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities | Accompanied a new draft, see S2259 |
| S32 | Similar To | 2018-03-19 | Improving the children's medical security program and simplifying the administration process | Accompanied a study order, see S2345 |
| S41 | Similar To | 2018-03-29 | Relative to the re-homing of children | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| S59 | Similar To | 2018-05-03 | Establishing a commission on the status of children and youth | Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
| S28 | Similar To | 2018-04-11 | Preventing funds deposited in children's savings accounts from counting against cash assistance benefits | Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| S701 | Similar To | 2017-10-02 | Relative to breaking generational cycles of poverty | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| S1175 | Similar To | 2018-06-21 | To protect children and families from harmful flame retardants | New draft substituted, see S2555 |
| S547 | Similar To | 2018-04-30 | To increase access to children’s mental health services in the community | Accompanied a study order, see S2496 |
| S1273 | Similar To | 2018-07-31 | Requiring protection for the continuous skilled care of fragile children in the Commonwealth | New draft substituted, see S2643 |
| H2216 | Similar To | 2018-05-24 | Improving the children's medical security program and simplifying the administrative process | Accompanied a study order, see H4528 |
| H89 | Similar To | 2019-01-01 | Relative to special education funding | No further action taken |
| S1164 | Similar To | 2018-05-31 | Relative to early childhood cavities | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| H1217 | Similar To | 2018-01-11 | Modernizing tobacco control and protecting the health of minors | Accompanied a new draft, see H4109 |
| H796 | Similar To | 2018-08-09 | Clarifying the removal statute | Accompanied a study order, see H4874 |
| H187 | Similar To | 2017-07-26 | Relative to the sale of children’s jewelry | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| H109 | Similar To | 2019-01-01 | Providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations | No further action taken |
| H981 | Similar To | 2018-08-09 | Relative to child testimony | Accompanied a study order, see H4874 |
| H881 | Similar To | 2018-08-09 | Protecting children | Accompanied a study order, see H4874 |
| H926 | Similar To | 2018-08-09 | Banning partial birth abortions | Accompanied a study order, see H4874 |
| H934 | Similar To | 2018-08-09 | Relative to unborn children | Accompanied a study order, see H4874 |
| S2070 | Similar To | 2017-07-20 | For language opportunity for our kids | Accompanied H3740 |
| H984 | Similar To | 2018-08-09 | Relative to the safety of children in camps | Accompanied a study order, see H4874 |
| H3944 | Similar To | 2018-08-09 | Relative to protecting children | Accompanied a study order, see H4874 |
| S2125 | Similar To | 2017-07-27 | Similar Bills | See H3740 |
| H3740 | Similar To | 2017-11-14 | Relative to language opportunity for our kids | Reported by H4032 |
| S2100 | Similar To | 2017-06-29 | Concerning the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| S2259 | Similar To | 2018-01-25 | Improving augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities | Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
Massachusetts State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S34 |
| Text | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S34.pdf |
