S148
An Act enhancing child welfare protections
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Bill overview
This bill, S.148, aims to strengthen protections for children within the Massachusetts child welfare system. It seeks to improve the overall well-being of children in care and enhance the processes involved in safeguarding them. The bill’s specific details are currently under consideration by the Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities committee. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing child welfare concerns in the state.
Key provisions
- Enhances child welfare protections.
- Focuses on the well-being of children in care.
- Likely involves updates to existing child welfare procedures.
- Part of a series of bills addressing similar issues.
Who is affected
- Children in the child welfare system
- Families involved with the child welfare system
- Child welfare workers
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar legislative efforts.
- It is currently being reviewed by the Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities committee.
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Primary sponsor
Robyn K. Kennedy
Cosponsors
Robyn K. Kennedy
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Bill S.148 194th (Current)
An Act enhancing child welfare protections
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.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Robyn K. Kennedy
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.148
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/3/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2659 |
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