H5282

Expanding access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare

Introduced·3/23/26
Introduced Text

Expanding access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare in Massachusetts.

The bill aims to expand access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare in Massachusetts by amending Chapter 15D. It includes establishing a payment structure for family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) caregivers, ensuring families with vouchers can use the full value of their daily vouchers. The bill also mandates the creation of a state advisory committee on FFN care to address needs and challenges unique to FFN caregivers.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 23

House

Reported from the committee on Education

Mar 23

House

New draft of H542

Mar 23

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means