Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 228: An Act transferring foster care review responsibilities to the Office of the Child Advocate
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 228 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act transferring foster care review responsibilities to the Office of the Child Advocate. Primary sponsor: Tricia Farley-Bouvier (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 228) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to further regulate the Office of the Child Advocate. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tricia Farley-Bouvier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Berkshire |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
“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 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities