MA S 256

in committee

An Act relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

Quick answers

Did MA S 256 pass?

Not yet. MA S 256 is in committee as of 2025-11-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-11-13): Accompanied a new draft, see S2672

What is MA S 256 about?

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Who sponsors MA S 256?

Joan B. Lovely is the primary sponsor of MA S 256, joined by 3 cosponsors.

Description

Introduced: —
Latest action: 2025-11-13 — Accompanied a new draft, see S2672
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

Committees

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Action timeline

2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
referral-committee
2025-02-27
House concurred
2025-08-28
Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2
2025-11-13
Accompanied a new draft, see S2672

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Votes

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Related bills

Replaces: SD 1426

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S256

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