MA HD 5365
in committeeAn Act establishing an independent child protection and advocacy agency
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower
Quick answers
Did MA HD 5365 pass?
Not yet. MA HD 5365 is in committee as of 2025-12-08 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-12-08): Referred to the committee on House Rules
What is MA HD 5365 about?
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish an independent child protection and advocacy agency. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Who sponsors MA HD 5365?
Steven S. Howitt is the primary sponsor of MA HD 5365.
Description
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish an independent child protection and advocacy agency. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-12-08 — Referred to the committee on House Rules
- Bill type
- proposed bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Steven S. Howittprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-12-08
Referred to the committee on House Rules
referral-committee
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Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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