MA H 262

in committee

An Act enhancing child welfare protections

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

Quick answers

Did MA H 262 pass?

Not yet. MA H 262 is in committee as of 2025-08-28 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-08-28): Accompanied a new draft, see H4416

What is MA H 262 about?

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to enhancing child welfare protections. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Who sponsors MA H 262?

Jay D. Livingstone is the primary sponsor of MA H 262, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Description

Introduced: —
Latest action: 2025-08-28 — Accompanied a new draft, see H4416
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

Committees

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Action timeline

2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
referral-committee
2025-02-27
Senate concurred
2025-05-06
Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
2025-08-28
Accompanied a new draft, see H4416

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Votes

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Related bills

Replaces: HD 3778

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H262

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