Legislative Research: MA S257 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court

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SessionTitle/DescriptionLast Action
2025-2026
194th General Court

(Introduced)
For legislation to expedite licensure and improve access to dental care by allowing states to cooperate, share information, and maintain public safety while ensuring each state retains authority over its own licensing. Consumer Protection and Profess...
[S257 2025 Detail][S257 2025 Text][S257 2025 Comments]
2025-12-08
Accompanied a study order, see S2810
2023-2024
193rd General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to end discriminatory outcomes in vocational school admissions. Education.
[S257 2023 Detail][S257 2023 Text][S257 2023 Comments]
2024-04-01
Accompanied a new draft, see S2667
2021-2022
192nd General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to regulate sports wagering. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
[S257 2021 Detail][S257 2021 Text][S257 2021 Comments]
2021-07-21
Accompanied S269
2019-2020
191st General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to expand access to school lunch. Education.
[S257 2019 Detail][S257 2019 Text][S257 2019 Comments]
2020-04-27
Accompanied a new draft, see S2664
2017-2018
190th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to provide immediate childcare assistance to homeless families. Education.
[S257 2017 Detail][S257 2017 Text][S257 2017 Comments]
2018-01-22
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2015-2016
189th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to support the local determination of educational competency and multiple forms of academic assessment. Education.
[S257 2015 Detail][S257 2015 Text][S257 2015 Comments]
2016-06-16
Accompanied a study order, see S2344
2013-2014
188th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to establishing a moratorium for charter schools. Education.
[S257 2013 Detail][S257 2013 Text][S257 2013 Comments]
2014-08-25
Accompanied a study order, see H4425
2011-2012
187th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to improve the attracting excellence to teaching programs. Education.
[S257 2011 Detail][S257 2011 Text][S257 2011 Comments]
2012-09-13
Accompanied a study order, see H4439
2009-2010
186th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
Reform the accountability and oversight of school budgeting and finances
[S257 2009 Detail][S257 2009 Text][S257 2009 Comments]
2010-05-10
Accompanied a study order, see S2422

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Legislative Citation

APA
MA S257 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court. (2018, January 22). LegiScan. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S257/2017
MLA
"MA S257 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 22 Jan. 2018. Web. 25 Jul. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S257/2017>.
Chicago
"MA S257 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court." January 22, 2018 LegiScan. Accessed July 25, 2026. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S257/2017.
Turabian
LegiScan. MA S257 | 2017-2018 | 190th General Court. 22 January 2018. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S257/2017 (accessed July 25, 2026).

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S1589Similar To2018-04-30Establishing a tax credit for child careAccompanied a study order, see S2497
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H695Similar To2019-01-01Providing a homeless bill of rightsNo further action taken
S1906Similar To2018-06-28To provide identification to homeless youth and familiesNew draft substituted, see S2568
H799Similar To2018-08-09Increasing parental involvement with childcareAccompanied a study order, see H4874
H2796Similar To2018-03-09Providing immediate childcare assistance to homeless familiesAccompanied a new draft, see H4293
H111Similar To2018-07-23Relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Department of Early Education and CareAccompanied a study order, see H4792
H1488Similar To2018-02-22Establishing a child care tax creditAccompanied a study order, see H4244
H4293Similar To2019-01-01Providing immediate child care assistance to homeless familiesNo further action taken

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