Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 8: An Act creating an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 8 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act creating an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records. Primary sponsor: Auditor of the Commonwealth. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H4918.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
So much of the recommendations of the State Auditor (House, No. 3) as relates to creating an electronic backpack for foster children (House, No. 8). Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor of the Commonwealth | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 H4918
- Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities