Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 3239
An Act establishing a special legislative commission to study and examine Family, Friend, and Neighbor-Provided Childcare in the Commonwealth
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors (9)
- Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
- Nick Collins (Democratic)
- Liz Miranda (Democratic)
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
Senate, August 10, 2026 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 341) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to expand access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare administered by the Department of Early Education and Care, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3239).
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Aug 13, 2026 · Senate
Discharged to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Aug 10, 2026 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently - Aug 10, 2026 · Senate
New draft of S341 - Aug 10, 2026 · Senate
Reported from the committee on Education