S2684
Resolutions rescinding previous Article V convention applications
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Bill overview
This resolution seeks to formally withdraw Massachusetts’ previous applications to call a convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution, accompanied by similar measures, aims to remove any prior efforts to convene a convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution. It is currently being reviewed by the Veterans and Federal Affairs committee.
Key provisions
- Rescinds prior Article V convention applications.
- The resolution is sponsored by Senators Creem and Peisch.
- It was referred to the Veterans and Federal Affairs committee.
- The resolution is accompanied by House Bill H.4692.
- The resolution was reported favorably by the Senate committee.
- The resolution was postponed to the next session.
- The resolution is subject to Joint Rule 12.
- The resolution was initially scheduled for a hearing on November 13, 2025.
Who is affected
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Potential future convention organizers
Notable changes
- This action formally reverses previous attempts to initiate a constitutional convention.
- It removes any existing applications to convene such a convention.
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Primary sponsor
Cynthia Stone Creem
Cosponsors
Alice Hanlon Peisch
Cynthia Stone Creem
Rebecca L. Rausch
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Resolution S.2684 194th (Current)
Resolutions rescinding previous Article V convention applications
By Ms. Creem and Ms. Peisch, of Wellesley a joint petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2684) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Alice Hanlon Peisch for resolutions to rescind all prior Article V Constitutional Convention applications. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Presenters: Cynthia Stone Creem , Alice Hanlon Peisch
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Resolution History
Displaying 10 actions for Resolution S.2684
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Senate Rule 20 and Joint Rule 12 suspended |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 10/30/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 11/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/13/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:50 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/14/2025 | Senate | Resolutions reported favorably by committee |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Postponed to the next session |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Senate Bills in the Third Reading |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Accompanied H4692 |
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