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MA H4045
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adrianne Ramos
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AI Summary
- Establishes a special commission to study Massachusetts' child support system and recommend improvements
- Commission membership includes chairs of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary (serving as co-chairs), chairs of the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, legislative appointees from both parties, a Massachusetts Bar Association family law expert, a Probate and Family Court appointee, and a Department of Revenue representative
- Study areas include economic impacts of child support on families, consequences of nonpayment, analysis of collections and unpaid support, and review of enforcement mechanisms on lower-income families and families with incarcerated obligors
- Designated as an emergency law for immediate implementation
- Final report with recommendations and proposed legislation due to legislative committees by December 31, 2026
Legislative Description
Relative to establishing a special commission to study child support
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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