Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 69: 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
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SD 69 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on March 10, 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: Mike Moore (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2025): House concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Moore, a 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. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Mark Montigny | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities