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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts establishes a permanent commission on the status of children and youth
Last action · October 20, 2025: Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and MeansSponsor: Joan Lovely
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What This Bill Would Do
Massachusetts establishes a 20-person permanent commission on the status of children and youth to study child welfare, advise lawmakers, and foster youth civic engagement. Members serve 3-year terms, must be 21 or younger at appointment, and are appointed by state leaders and youth organizations.
Creates a permanent state advisory body with designated youth representation to review state agency practices, report annually to the legislature, and advise officials on legislation affecting minors.
- State legislative commissions are established to provide ongoing research, policy recommendations, and public outreach on specific demographic or policy areas. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Children and youth in Massachusetts
The commission studies matters concerning their well-being, assesses state programs affecting them, and promotes their civic engagement.
State agencies
The commission assesses their programs and practices as they affect children and youth and may request information and assistance from them.
Appointing authorities
The governor, house speaker, senate president, student advisory council, and governor (for advisory council) appoint members to the commission and advisory council.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
5 actions- Oct 20, 2025SenateCommitteeCommittee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Sep 11, 2025SenateCommitteeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- May 6, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27, 2025HouseHouse concurred
- Feb 27, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
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Analysis Score
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