S 164
Resolve establishing the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Harmony Commission, a special commission including members of the General Court, to study and make recommendations regarding the welfare and best interests of children involved in care and protection cases in Massachusetts. The commission’s purpose is to examine the current system and suggest improvements to better serve these vulnerable children.
Key provisions
- The commission will study the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission is tasked with making recommendations for improvements to the system.
- The commission’s work will focus on children involved in care and protection proceedings.
- The commission’s formation is part of a broader effort to improve outcomes for children in the child welfare system.
- The commission will investigate existing practices and policies.
- The commission's recommendations will be presented to the legislature.
- The commission’s work will contribute to a more child-centered approach to care and protection.
Who is affected
- Children in care and protection cases
- Families involved in care and protection cases
- The Massachusetts General Court
- Child welfare agencies
- Advocacy groups for children and families
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
Mark C. Montigny
Michael O. Moore
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Resolve S.164 194th (Current)
Resolve establishing the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 164) of Michael O. Moore and Mark C. Montigny that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Presenter: Michael O. Moore
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Resolve History
Displaying 5 actions for Resolve S.164
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2602 |
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