Proposed state law
Enhances child welfare protections becomes law
Last activity August 6, 2026 (about 1 month ago)
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Filed
July 30, 2026
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In committee
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Reported out of committee
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Passed the legislature
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Signed by the Governor
The Massachusetts House and Senate approved H5629, An Act enhancing child welfare protections, with a compromise version. It was enacted and signed by the Governor on August 6, 2026 as Chapter 179 of the Acts of 2026. The measure, introduced by Child Welfare Protection and five sponsors, clarifies safeguards for vulnerable children and families.
Affects children and families
Filed by Child Welfare Protection, Jay D. Livingstone, Thomas W. Moakley, Sean Garballey, Christopher J. Worrell, and Russell E. Holmes
Now with the Massachusetts House of Representatives
About Health & Human Services
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
An Act enhancing child welfare protections
Timeline
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July 30, 2026
Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
House
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July 30, 2026
Reported from the committee of conference
House
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July 30, 2026
Reported on H4646
House
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July 31, 2026
Committee of conference report accepted - 157 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 261)
House
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July 31, 2026
Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrence -see Roll Call #229 (Yeas 40 to Nays 0)
Senate
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July 31, 2026
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on acceptance
House
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July 31, 2026
Enacted
House
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July 31, 2026
Enacted and laid before the Governor
Senate
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July 31, 2026
Rules suspended
House
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August 6, 2026
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 179 of the Acts of 2026
Executive