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Next: The committee decides whether to report it out or send the subject to study.

Reported out of committee

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Next: Both chambers have to pass it in the same words.

  • H.5657 · Proposed state law · Filed August 10, 2026

    Establish sick leave bank for Patrick Nelligan

    The bill would require the Massachusetts Department of Correction to establish a sick leave bank for Patrick Nelligan, a staff member.

    updated August 31, 2026

  • H.5628 · Proposed state law · Filed August 6, 2026

    Add medical-review for suspected abuse cases in DCF policy

    The Massachusetts House bill H5628 would amend Section 51B of Chapter 119 to require a physician or nurse to consult if a child’s diagnosed medical condition could be misinterpreted as abuse.

    updated August 6, 2026

Signed by the Governor

Step 5 of 5 · 2 items

Next: It is state law.

  • H.5627 · Proposed state law · Filed July 30, 2026

    Expand Massachusetts home care program funding

    The bill, An Act to improve Massachusetts home care (H.5627), would modify home care services and funding after passage.

    updated August 6, 2026

  • H.5629 · Proposed state law · Filed July 30, 2026

    Enhances child welfare protections becomes law

    The Massachusetts House and Senate approved H5629, An Act enhancing child welfare protections, with a compromise version.

    updated August 6, 2026

It continues as a new bill

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