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Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 2899: An Act relative to supporting social workers

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

H 2899 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to supporting social workers. Primary sponsor: David Linsky (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2899) of David Paul Linsky relative to benefits for social workers. Public Service.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
David LinskyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse5th Middlesex
James Arena-DeRosaCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse8th Middlesex
Jamie EldridgeCo-sponsorDemocraticSenateMiddlesex and Worcester
Rodney M. ElliottCo-sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Natalie HigginsCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse4th Worcester
John MoranCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse9th 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

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27)
  2. Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
  3. Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
  4. Senate concurred
  5. Referred to the committee on Public Service

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source