Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 2948: Resolve establishing the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 2948 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolve establishing the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases. Primary sponsor: Carol A. Doherty. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Senate concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 218) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins for legislation to establish the harmony commission to study the welfare of children in care and protection cases. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol A. Doherty | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities