MA S 148
in committeeAn Act enhancing child welfare protections
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper
Quick answers
Did MA S 148 pass?
Not yet. MA S 148 is in committee as of 2025-11-03 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-11-03): Accompanied a new draft, see S2659
What is MA S 148 about?
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to enhance child welfare protections. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Who sponsors MA S 148?
Robyn K. Kennedy is the primary sponsor of MA S 148, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to enhance child welfare protections. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-11-03 — Accompanied a new draft, see S2659
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Robyn K. Kennedyprimary
- Lydia Edwardscosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
referral-committee
2025-02-27
House concurred
2025-05-06
Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
2025-11-03
Accompanied a new draft, see S2659
Versions
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Replaces: SD 2218
Official source
Attribution
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