Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2602: Resolve establishing the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2602 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on September 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolve establishing the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 23, 2025): Committee recommended ought to pass 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 11, 2025 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 164) of Michael O. Moore and Mark C. Montigny that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases, report the accompanying resolve (Senate, No. 2602).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mark Montigny | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and Plymouth |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second 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
- Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- New draft of S164
- Reported from the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities