Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 279: An Act to ensure parity in social work licensure
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 279 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to ensure parity in social work licensure. Primary sponsor: Jim O'Day (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5299.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 279) of James J. O'Day, Michael D. Brady and Daniel Cahill relative to social work licensure and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the creation of a new certification for child welfare workers at the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim O'Day | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Worcester |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Dan Cahill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Essex |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Dennis Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| Steven Ouellette | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Bristol |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th 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 new draft, see H5299
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- 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