H542

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

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

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

This bill seeks to expand access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare in Massachusetts. It mandates the Department of Early Education and Care to establish a payment structure for family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) caregivers. The bill also requires the creation of a state advisory committee on FFN care, which will represent a mix of stakeholders and focus on various aspects of FFN care, including resource allocation, outreach, and legislative amendments. The committee will submit a report to the commissioner, which will then be forwarded to the clerks of the house.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Education Hearing

History

Mar 23

House

Accompanied a new draft, see H5282

Dec 18, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025