Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 279
An Act to ensure parity in social work licensure
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- James J. O'Day (Democratic)
Cosponsors (8)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
- Daniel Cahill (Democratic)
- Steven Ultrino (Democratic)
- Dennis C. Gallagher (Democratic)
- Michael P. Kushmerek (Democratic)
- Erika Uyterhoeven (Democratic)
- Marjorie C. Decker (Democratic)
- Steven J. Ouellette (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 279) of James J. O'Day, Michael D. Brady and Daniel Cahill relative to social work licensure and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the creation of a new certification for child welfare workers at the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 26, 2026 · House
Accompanied a new draft, see H5299 - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Nov 7, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities