Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 215: An Act supporting the development of children experiencing homelessness
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 215 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act supporting the development of children experiencing homelessness. Primary sponsor: Marjorie Decker (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5090.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 215) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to provide services to certain children experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Decker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
“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 new draft, see H5090
- Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities