MA H220

Bill

Relative to children in the care, protection, and custody of the Commonwealth

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish an interagency child welfare task force. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an interagency child welfare task force to coordinate and streamline services for children and families involved with the child welfare system. It also expands opportunities for foster children to participate in extracurricular activities, attend summer and school vacation camps, and receive other supportive services. Additionally, the bill creates a child abuse and neglect expert review panel, strengthens the authority of the child advocate, and requires procedures to ensure educational stability for foster children. Overall, the bill aims to improve the care, protection, and custody of children under the Commonwealth's care.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Sean Garballey (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4909 (on 07/11/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H220

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H220
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H220.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4909	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S2836	Relative to judicial supervision to promote child well-being	New draft substituted, see S2942	Similar To
S2942	Promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services	Reprinted, as amended, see S2987	Similar To
S2953	Relative to accountability for vulnerable children and families	Reprinted as amended, see S2984	Similar To
S2984	Relative to accountability for vulnerable children and families	No further action taken	Similar To
S2987	Promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services	No further action taken	Similar To
S32	Relative to accountability for vulnerable children and families	Accompanied a new draft, see S2953	Similar To
S984	Relative to judicial supervision to promote child well-being	Accompanied a new draft, see S2836	Similar To

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