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H 516

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: February 25, 2026.

An Act establishing employee screening requirements in schools to prevent child sexual abuse.

Bill ID MA-194-H-516
Session 194
Status failed
Committee the Judiciary
House failed 2026-02-25
Education Labor / Employment
Summary

Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 38R the following new section:- Section 38R1/2. Screening ...

Sponsor
Blais, Natalie M.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-25 Status failed
2026-02-25 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5146
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