H 293
An Act to establish an office of youth development
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This bill creates a statewide Office of Youth Development within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The office’s goal is to support and promote the well-being of young people across Massachusetts. It aims to coordinate efforts between various state agencies and community organizations to provide resources and opportunities for youth development. The office will focus on improving outcomes for children, families, and individuals with disabilities.
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Bud L. Williams
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Bud L. Williams
Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill H.293 194th (Current)
An Act to establish an office of youth development
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 293) of Bud L. Williams for legislation to establish within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, a state-wide office of youth development. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bud L. Williams Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.293
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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