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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill H.4247 189th (2015 - 2016)

An Act to authorize the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish additional mandated reporters for the purpose of the protection and care of children

By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of F. Jay Barrows for legislation to establish additional mandated reporters for the purposes of the protection and care of children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Bill Information

Presenter:
F. Jay Barrows

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to establish additional mandated reporters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the purposes of protection and care of children., therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety.

Bill History

Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4247
Date Branch Action
4/25/2016 House Referred to the committee on House Rules, reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
4/28/2016 Senate Senate concurred
4/29/2016 Joint Hearing scheduled for 05/04/2016 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM in B-1
10/6/2016 House Accompanied a study order, see H4679

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