Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 105: An Act protecting benefits owed to foster children
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 105 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting benefits owed to foster children. Primary sponsor: Jo Comerford (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2890.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 105) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to protect benefits owed to foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Lydia Edwards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third 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
- Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2890
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities