MA SD 859
in committeeAn Act transferring foster care review responsibilities to the Office of the Child Advocate
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper
Quick answers
Did MA SD 859 pass?
Not yet. MA SD 859 is in committee as of 2025-03-10 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-03-10): House concurred
What is MA SD 859 about?
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 106) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Who sponsors MA SD 859?
Joanne M. Comerford is the primary sponsor of MA SD 859.
Description
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 106) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-03-10 — House concurred
- Bill type
- proposed bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Joanne M. Comerfordprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-03-10
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
referral-committee
2025-03-10
House concurred
Versions
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Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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