S 157
An Act establishing a commission on the status of children and youth
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a commission dedicated to examining the well-being and circumstances of children and youth in Massachusetts. The commission’s purpose is to study and make recommendations regarding issues affecting this population, aiming to improve their status and outcomes. It seeks to provide a focused body for addressing challenges and advocating for policies that benefit children and young people across the state. The commission will likely focus on a range of factors impacting children and youth.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission on the status of children and youth.
- The commission will study issues affecting children and youth.
- The commission will make recommendations to improve the status of children and youth.
- The commission’s work will focus on the well-being of children and youth in Massachusetts.
- The commission will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature.
Who is affected
- Children
- Youth
- Families
- Massachusetts residents
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Primary sponsor
Joan B. Lovely
Cosponsor
Joan B. Lovely
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Bill S.157 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a commission on the status of children and youth
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 157) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish a commission on the status of children and youth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Joan B. Lovely Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.157
| 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 |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/20/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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