SB 296 (2022): relative to complaint procedures in cases before the commission for human rights.

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SB 296 (2022)

relative to complaint procedures in cases before the commission for human rights.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Discrimination

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 14, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 20–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 15, 2022, September 28, 2022 and October 18, 2022. The committee met in executive session on October 18, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 18 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2022, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 7, 2022, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • April 14, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • June 15, 2022, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • September 28, 2022, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • October 18, 2022, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • October 18, 2022, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 18, 2022: Hearing: 01/18/2022, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/03/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/03/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Judiciary
  • April 7, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/07/2022 10:30 am LOB 206-208
  • April 14, 2022: Executive Session: 04/14/2022 09:00 am LOB 206-208
  • April 22, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 20-1; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • June 15, 2022: Subcommittee Work Session: 06/15/2022 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
  • September 28, 2022: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/28/2022 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
  • October 18, 2022: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/18/2022 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
  • October 18, 2022: Executive Session: 10/18/2022 01:30 pm LOB 206-208
  • October 25, 2022: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 18-1)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 362-FN (2024): relative to complaint procedures in cases before the commission for human rights.
  • SB 509 (2020): relative to complaint procedures in cases before the commission for human rights.
  • HB 686 (2010): relative to complaint procedures in cases before the commission for human rights.

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