An Act relative to extending certain state of emergency accommodations
This bill extends the expiration date for certain COVID-19 emergency measures in Massachusetts from March 31, 2023, to July 1, 2024. It directly affects state agencies and individuals subject to rules established during the state of emergency, such as those related to health and safety protocols. The legislation achieves this by amending two existing laws to update their effective dates, ensuring that specific accommodations remain in place for an additional year.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jun 24, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
May 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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