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House 2245 - Joint petition of Brian A. Joyce and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the use of behavior modification techniques used in the Commonwealth.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 04/15/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4678

Sponsor:

  • John W. Scibak

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on Public Health
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • Public Hearing date May 2 am at 10:00 in Room A-1
  • 05/10/07 H Discharged to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities -HJ 395
  • 05/14/07 S Senate concurred -SJ 229
  • Public Hearing date Jan 16 am at 10:30 in Room A-2
  • 04/15/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4678

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