H 1719
An Act to further protect children
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act to further protect children,’ aims to improve the reporting procedures for missing children in Massachusetts. It seeks to enhance the process for identifying and locating missing youngsters, likely through updates or clarifications to existing protocols. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee for review and consideration.
Key provisions
- Enhances procedures for reporting missing children.
- Likely involves updates to existing protocols for identifying and locating missing children.
- Referenced to the Judiciary Committee for review.
Who is affected
- Child Protective Services
- Law enforcement agencies
- Parents and guardians of children
- Missing children and their families
- The general public
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar legislative efforts aimed at improving child protection measures in Massachusetts.
- It is accompanied by a study order (H5281).
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsor
Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.1719 194th (Current)
An Act to further protect children
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1719) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the reporting of missing children. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1719
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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