H4045

Relative to establishing a special commission to study child support

Introduced·4/22/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a special commission to study child support and recommend improvements.

The bill establishes a special commission to study child support in Massachusetts. The commission will analyze economic implications, collections, and unpaid support, focusing on lower socio-economic families and those with incarcerated obligors. It will gather comprehensive data and submit a report with recommendations to relevant committees and clerks by December 31, 2026. The commission includes members from the General Court, the Massachusetts Bar Association, and the Department of Revenue.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order