Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3197: An Act relative to the sustainability of the family child care sector
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3197 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the sustainability of the family child care sector. Primary sponsor: Frank Moran (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5318.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3197) of Frank A. Moran relative to tax credits for family child care. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Moran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Essex |
| Dennis Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
“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 H5318
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue