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MA H5024
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 19-member special commission within the Department of Insurance to investigate challenges foster care and child care providers face in obtaining and maintaining liability insurance
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Commission membership includes legislators, state agency officials, insurance industry representatives, foster care providers, child care providers, and child advocacy organizations appointed by various authorities
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Commission must compile data on insurance costs and claims both in Massachusetts and nationally, examine barriers to obtaining coverage, and review best practices from other states
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All appointments must be made within 30 days of the resolve's effective date, and the commission must meet at least four times before issuing its report
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Final findings and recommendations due to the Legislature by December 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Resolve for a foster care and child care liability insurance special commission
Last Action
Discharged to the committee on House Rules
2/19/2026