An Act establishing a special legislative commission to study and examine Family, Friend, and Neighbor-Provided Childcare in the Commonwealth
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- Latest action
- Aug 13
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What it does
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).
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Who is involved
MA S 3239
- Jamie EldridgeCo-sponsor
- Jo ComerfordCo-sponsor
- John KeenanCo-sponsor
- Liz MirandaCo-sponsor
- Mike BradyCo-sponsor
- Nick CollinsCo-sponsor
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