Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 106: An Act transferring foster care review responsibilities to the Office of the Child Advocate
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 106 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act transferring foster care review responsibilities to the Office of the Child Advocate. Primary sponsor: Jo Comerford (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 22, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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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. 106) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
“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 Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities