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MA H 279

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An Act to ensure parity in social work licensure

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

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Did MA H 279 pass?

Not yet. MA H 279 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-26): Accompanied a new draft, see H5299

What is MA H 279 about?

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 279) of James J. O'Day, Michael D. Brady and Daniel Cahill relative to social work licensure and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the creation of a new certification for child welfare workers at the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Who sponsors MA H 279?

James J. O'Day is the primary sponsor of MA H 279, joined by 8 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 279) of James J. O'Day, Michael D. Brady and Daniel Cahill relative to social work licensure and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the creation of a new certification for child welfare workers at the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-26 — Accompanied a new draft, see H5299
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • James J. O'Dayprimary
  • Michael D. Bradycosponsor
  • Daniel Cahillcosponsor
  • Steven Ultrinocosponsor
  • Dennis C. Gallaghercosponsor
  • Michael P. Kushmerekcosponsor
  • Erika Uyterhoevencosponsor
  • Marjorie C. Deckercosponsor
  • Steven J. Ouellettecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-26

    Accompanied a new draft, see H5299

  2. 2026-02-17

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  3. 2025-11-07

    Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H279

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