Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 125: 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
S 125 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate 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: Ryan Fattman (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 3, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2659.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 125) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create an electronic backpack for foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fattman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and 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
- Accompanied a new draft, see S2659
- 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