Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 262: An Act enhancing child welfare protections
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 262 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act enhancing child welfare protections. Primary sponsor: Jay Livingstone (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 28, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4416.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to enhancing child welfare protections. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Livingstone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Suffolk |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Thomas Moakley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket |
| Chris Worrell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Suffolk |
“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 H4416
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities