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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1839 188th (2013 - 2014)

An Act relative to background checks

The committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to the protection of children (Senate, No. 1136); reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act relative to background checks" (Senate, No. 1839)

Bill Information

Sponsor:
Senate Committee on Ways and Means

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to protect children, therefore, it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety.

Senate Roll Call #141July 30, 2013
Motion/Question Status Download
Question on passing the bill to be engrossed
Yea - 39 Nay - 0
Absent/Not Voting - 0

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