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S164Introduced in the Senate

Resolve establishing the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases

Introduced

Introduced by Michael Moore, District 02-WOR

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Official description

By Mr. Moore, a petition of Michael O. Moore and Mark C. Montigny that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Where it stands

Accompanied a new draft, see S2602

September 11, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. Accompanied a new draft, see S2602

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