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An Act enhancing child welfare protections

Reported by House Committee on Ways and Means  ·  5 cosponsors  ·  194th General Court  ·  the legislature's own page

H4644  ·  Bill

14 actions

In the order the legislature recorded them.

DateBranchAction
2025-10-22HouseReported from the committee on House Ways and Means
2025-10-22HousePending new draft of H4416
2025-10-22HouseNew draft of H4416
2025-10-22HouseOrdered to a third reading
2025-10-22HouseRules suspended
2025-10-22HouseRead third
2025-10-22HouseAmendment 6 pending
2025-10-22HousePoint of Order pending
2025-10-22HousePoint of Order well taken
2025-10-22HouseAmendment 6 laid aside
2025-10-22HouseAmendment 3 adopted
2025-10-22HouseAmendment 17 adopted, as changed - 159 YEAS to 1 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 94)
2025-10-22HouseAmendment 5 adopted, as changed - 160 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 95)
2025-10-22HousePublished as amended, see H4646

3 recorded votes

WhenChamberRoll callQuestionTally
2025-10-22 14:54HouseNo. 94On adoption of amendment #17, as changed159–1
2025-10-22 15:03HouseNo. 95On adoption of amendment #5, as changed160–0
2025-10-22 15:10HouseNo. 96On passing to be engrossed159–1

18 amendments filed

14 withdrawn  ·  2 adopted, as changed  ·  1 adopted  ·  1 laid aside

No.TitleMoved byOutcome
House 1Missing and Abducted ChildrenFrank A. MoranWithdrawn
House 2Establish Veteran Family Liaison Units within DCFPatrick Joseph KearneyWithdrawn
House 3Subjecting Appointing An Education Director to AppropriationBradley H. Jones, Jr.Adopted
House 4Veteran Family Data and ReportingPatrick Joseph KearneyWithdrawn
House 5Commission to study digital education portfolio system to support educational stability and wellbeing of foster youthDavid Henry Argosky LeBoeufAdopted, as Changed
House 6A section relative to child protectionJohn R. GaskeyLaid aside
House 7Supporting parents in recovery from substance use disorder and enhancing child welfareDavid Henry Argosky LeBoeufWithdrawn
House 8Exclusion of domestic violence victimization from neglect determinationsDavid Henry Argosky LeBoeufWithdrawn
House 9Emotional intelligence education initiative Shirley B. ArriagaWithdrawn
House 10Consideration of a Child’s Racial, Ethnic, Cultural, Religious, and Linguistic Identity Joan MeschinoWithdrawn
House 11Strengthening Parenting Time PlansJoan MeschinoWithdrawn
House 12Keeping Siblings Together in Foster CareJoan MeschinoWithdrawn
House 13Preventing Child Labor Exploitation and TraffickingChristopher HendricksWithdrawn
House 14Veteran related training requirementShirley B. ArriagaWithdrawn
House 15Improving Information Sharing For Students in Foster CareSteven UltrinoWithdrawn
House 16Assistance for Adoptees Needing a Real IDCarlos GonzálezWithdrawn
House 17Child Fatality Review Team James J. O'DayAdopted, as Changed
House 18Juvenile Justice Policy and Data BoardAndres X. VargasWithdrawn

Committee actions

ActionCommittee
Correctly DrawnBills in the Third Reading (H)

Cosponsors

In the order filed.

Every action here is as the legislature published it. A bill that drew no recorded vote is the ordinary case: the House records roughly 150 a year.