Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4644: An Act enhancing child welfare protections
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4644 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act enhancing child welfare protections. Primary sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 2025): Published as amended, see H4646.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Committee on Ways and Means | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Jay Livingstone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th 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
- Published as amended, see H4646
- Amendment 5 adopted, as changed - 160 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 95 )
- Amendment 17 adopted, as changed - 159 YEAS to 1 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 94 )
- Amendment 3 adopted
- Amendment 6 laid aside
- Point of Order well taken
- Point of Order pending
- Amendment 6 pending
- Read third
- Rules suspended
- Ordered to a third reading
- New draft of H4416
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