Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 918: An Act expanding access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 918 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act expanding access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children. Primary sponsor: Jo Comerford (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 918) of Joanne M. Comerford and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to expand access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children. Higher Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 07/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Higher Education