HB 1264 (2012): establishing a religious exemption for individuals who do not wish to provide accommodations, goods, or services for marriages.
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HB 1264 (2012)
establishing a religious exemption for individuals who do not wish to provide accommodations, goods, or services for marriages.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 14, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 246–85.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jerry Bergevin (R - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joe Duarte (R - Rock 1)
- Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2012, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 21, 2012, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 14, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 246, nays 85, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 24, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/24/2012 9:30 AM LOB 208
- February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:30 AM LOB 208
- February 22, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 9-5; RC)
- February 22, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 14, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 246-85