HB 1485-LOCAL (2020): relative to the installation of video surveillance cameras in community homes and group homes.
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HB 1485-LOCAL (2020)
relative to the installation of video surveillance cameras in community homes and group homes.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2020. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 15, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 16 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gaby Grossman (D - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Safiya Wazir (D - Merr 17)
- Rep. Kris Schultz (D - Merr 18)
- Rep. Skip Berrien (D - Rock 18)
- Rep. Wendy Thomas (D - Hills 21)
- Rep. Nancy Murphy (D - Hills 21)
- Rep. Cassandra Levesque (D - Straf 4)
- Rep. Mary Jane Mulligan (D - Graf 12)
- Rep. Peter Petrigno (D - Hills 23)
- Rep. Kevin Maes (D - Graf 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- February 12, 2020, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- March 3, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- September 15, 2020, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 4, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 306
- February 12, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/12/2020 01:00 pm LOB 306
- March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 01:00 pm LOB 306
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2020
- September 15, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/15/2020 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using this link: : https://www.zoom.us/j/95529579162 - Executive Session to Follow
- October 2, 2020: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 16-0)