Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S2659: An Act enhancing child welfare protections
Status: In committee, June 4, 2026
Sponsors
- Kelly Pease (R, 4th Hampden)
- Hannah Kane (R, 11th Worcester)
- Tarr, Andrew (D, 5th Essex)
- Patrick Kearney (D, 4th Plymouth)
- John Keenan (D, Norfolk and Plymouth)
- Michael Chaisson (R)
- Joseph McKenna (R, 18th Worcester)
- Nick Collins (D, First Suffolk)
- Lydia Edwards (D, Third Suffolk)
- Michael Moore (D, Second Worcester)
- Joan Lovely (D, Second Essex)
- Adam Gómez (D, Hampden)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied H4646
- : Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- : Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (October 20, 2025): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is S2659?
- S2659 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act enhancing child welfare protections.
- What is the status of S2659?
- In committee as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied H4646 (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored S2659?
- Kelly Pease (R, 4th Hampden), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S2659?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2659
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