H 248 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act ensuring the appropriate and timely payment and residential service placement for children deemed to be a safety risk

Summary
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 248) of Steven S. Howitt relative to at-risk children and their proper placement and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation of such placements. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 31, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Steven Howitt
RRepublican
MA
4th Bristol