Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 198: An Act relative to ensuring the safety of residents of facilities under the authority of the department of developmental services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 198 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to ensuring the safety of residents of facilities under the authority of the department of developmental services. Primary sponsor: James Arena-DeRosa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 31, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see H4883.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 198) of James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to authorize video cameras to be installed at entrances, exits, and common areas of certain private facilities under the authority of the Department of Developmental Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H4883
- Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities