MA HD 2947
in committeeAn Act expanding reasons for excused absences from school to include mental or behavioral health
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower
Quick answers
Did MA HD 2947 pass?
Not yet. MA HD 2947 is in committee as of 2025-02-27 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-27): Senate concurred
What is MA HD 2947 about?
By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 557) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins relative to excused absences from school. Education.
Who sponsors MA HD 2947?
Carol A. Doherty is the primary sponsor of MA HD 2947, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 557) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins relative to excused absences from school. Education.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-02-27 — Senate concurred
- Bill type
- proposed bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Carol A. Dohertyprimary
- James K. Hawkinscosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Education
referral-committee
2025-02-27
Senate concurred
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Votes
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Related bills
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