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MA H285

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Schwartz

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Physical and mental health services for children in state custody must meet or exceed pediatric community standards set by the American Academy of Pediatrics, including preventative care, health promotion, and continuity of care
  • Amends Chapter 18A of Massachusetts General Laws to strengthen health care requirements for children under Department of Children and Families oversight
  • Assigns responsibility for monitoring and enforcing medical contracts to improve care access and quality for children in DCF custody
  • Filed on January 15, 2025 by Representative Greg Schwartz (12th Middlesex) and referred to the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Legislative Description

Relative to health care quality for children and youth

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H5091

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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