Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 161: An Act providing for a guaranteed cash stipend for young adults transitioning out of foster care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 161 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for a guaranteed cash stipend for young adults transitioning out of foster care. Primary sponsor: Liz Miranda (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 24, 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. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 161) of Liz Miranda for legislation to provide for a guaranteed cash stipend for young adults transitioning out of foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Miranda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Lydia Edwards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Suffolk |
| Chris Worrell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities