Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5299: 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 5299 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to ensure parity in social work licensure. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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 |
| Jim O'Day | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H279
- Reported from the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities