H 1973
An Act protecting personal security
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act protecting personal security,’ is a petition regarding name changes. It was referred to the committee on The Judiciary and subsequently accompanied a study order. The bill’s purpose appears to be related to facilitating name changes, potentially within specific contexts like nursing facilities or schools, as indicated by similar legislation.
Key provisions
- The bill is a petition concerning name changes.
- It was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
- It accompanied a study order.
- The bill has a history of rescheduling hearings.
- Similar legislation addresses name changes in schools and nursing facilities.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking name changes
- Nursing facilities
- Schools
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of legislative efforts related to name changes.
- It involves a study order to examine the process further.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christine P. Barber
Danillo A. Sena
David Paul Linsky
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Bill H.1973 194th (Current)
An Act protecting personal security
By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1973) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis and Samantha Montaño relative to name changes. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Lindsay N. Sabadosa , Jack Patrick Lewis
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1973
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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