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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Senate Contact

24 Beacon St. 
Room 312-D
Boston, MA 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1544

House Contact

24 Beacon St. 
Room 146
Boston, MA 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2011

Follow In My Legislature Bill Title
H.8  An Act creating an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records Auditor of the Commonwealth 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
7/8/2025 1:00 PM
S.105  An Act protecting benefits owed to foster children Comerford, Joanne M. (SEN) 3/10/2025 Scheduled for
5/13/2025 1:00 PM
H.195  An Act relative to state assistance for funeral expenses Arciero, James (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 1:00 PM
H.196  An Act maximizing participation in federal nutrition programs and improving customer service Arena-DeRosa, James C. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 1:00 PM
H.197  Resolve for a foster care liability insurance special commission Arena-DeRosa, James C. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
10/21/2025 1:00 PM
H.198  An Act relative to ensuring the safety of residents of facilities under the authority of the department of developmental services Arena-DeRosa, James C. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/9/2025 1:00 PM
H.199  An Act to amend the safe haven law to extend the timeframe for voluntary placement of newborns Armini, Jennifer Balinsky (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
10/21/2025 1:00 PM
H.200  An Act establishing the deaf children's bill of rights Ashe, Brian M. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/9/2025 1:00 PM
H.201  An Act to bring child support home Barber, Christine P. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 1:00 PM
H.202  An Act to close the achievement gap by addressing disparities in children's vision Barber, Christine P. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
11/18/2025 1:00 PM
H.203  An Act establishing a designation of a state protection and advocacy system Barber, Christine P. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/22/2025 1:00 PM
H.204  An Act requiring the documentation of child counsel appointments Berthiaume, Jr., Donald R. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
7/22/2025 1:00 PM
H.205  An Act relating to background checks for kinship foster care Berthiaume, Jr., Donald R. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
7/8/2025 1:00 PM
H.206  An Act fast-tracking adoptions for children in DCF custody Berthiaume, Jr., Donald R. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
7/22/2025 1:00 PM
H.207  An Act establishing basic needs assistance for residents Cabral, Antonio F. D. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 1:00 PM
H.208  An Act providing for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations Cataldo, Simon (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/9/2025 1:00 PM
H.209  An Act relative to funeral assistance Chan, Tackey (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 1:00 PM
H.210  An Act to promote equity in school attendance requirements Cruz, Manny (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
11/18/2025 1:00 PM
H.211  An Act to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities Cusack, Mark J. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
6/10/2025 1:00 PM
H.212  An Act to promote employment for people with disabilities Day, Michael S. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
6/10/2025 1:00 PM
H.213  An Act ensuring access to behavioral health services for children involved with state agencies Decker, Marjorie C. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/9/2025 1:00 PM
H.214  An Act to lift kids out of deep poverty Decker, Marjorie C. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 1:00 PM
H.215  An Act supporting the development of children experiencing homelessness Decker, Marjorie C. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
11/18/2025 1:00 PM
H.216  An Act improving emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness Decker, Marjorie C. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
11/18/2025 1:00 PM
H.217  An Act relative to ensuring resources and support for pregnant and parenting families DeCoste, David F. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
10/21/2025 1:00 PM