By Bob Katzen

 On February 15, 2024, the House gave initial approval to legislation that would eliminate the current state law requiring that all fortune telling applicants must have lived in the city or town in which they are seeking their license to practice for at least one continuous year prior to filing their application. 

 

   Supporters said the bill will remove an old law that has become antiquated and makes no sense.

 

   Sponsor Rep. Susannah Whipps (U-Athol) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her if she thinks BTR is violating House rules by holding up the measureand if she would move to discharge her bill from the committee.