Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2592: An Act relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2592 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on September 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Higher Education. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 8, 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.
Senate, September 2, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 924) of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No.2592).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Higher Education | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Julian Cyr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
“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
- New draft of S924
- Reported from the committee on Higher Education