SB 417 — relative to out-of-home placements for children.
Last action — II. Remainder Effective 01/01/2025
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 12, 2023. Enacted.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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14 sponsors
1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.
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Mixed recorded votes
3 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Bill Text
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Amendments
1 amendmentClick Show changes on an amendment above to see how it modifies the bill.
Action History
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II. Remainder Effective 01/01/2025
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I. Sections 7-11 Effective 07/01/2024
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Signed by the Governor on 08/23/2024; Chapter 377
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Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024); SJ 18
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Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024 HJ 16 P. 56
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Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2024-2363e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/13/2024 HJ 16 P. 51
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Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2024-2363e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/13/2024); SJ 18
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Conference Committee Report 2024-2291c: Adopted, VV 06/13/2024 HJ 16 P. 13
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Conference Committee Report # 2024-2291c, Adopted, VV; 06/13/2024; SJ 17
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Conference Committee Report # 2024-2291c Filed 06/06/2024; House Amendment + New Amendment HJ 15
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Conferee Change: Rep. S. Smith Replaces Rep. Hoell 06/06/2024 HJ 15 P. 36
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==RECONVENE== Committee of Conference Meeting: 06/06/2024, 10:00 am, Room 100, SH
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Conferee Change: Rep. Gregg Replaces Rep. Long 06/03/2024 HJ 15 P. 35
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==RECESSED== Committee of Conference Meeting: 06/03/2024, 09:00 am, Room 100, SH
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Speaker Appoints: Reps. M. Pearson, Hoell, Wallner, Long 05/30/2024 HJ 15 P. 28
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House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. M. Pearson): MA VV 05/30/2024 HJ 15 P. 28
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President Appoints: Senators Carson, Gannon, Whitley; 05/30/2024; SJ 16
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Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/30/2024; SJ 16
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Reconsider OTPA (Rep. Hoell): MF DV 33-325 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 85
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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1923h: MA RC 360-3 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 83
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Amendment # 2024-1923h: AA RC 186-178 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 77
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Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
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Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-1923h 05/16/2024 (Vote 13-12; RC) HC 20 P. 19
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Division III Work Session: 05/14/2024 10:00 am LOB 210-211
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Executive Session: 05/14/2024 01:00 pm LOB 210-211
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Division III Work Session: 05/10/2024 10:00 am LOB 210-211
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Division III Work Session: 05/07/2024 10:00 am LOB 210-211
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Ought to Pass: MA RC 191-174 05/02/2024 HJ 12 P. 30
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Lay SB417 on Table (Rep. Hoell): MF RC 180-184 05/02/2024 HJ 12 P. 28
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Amendment # 2024-1587h: AF DV 175-188 05/02/2024 HJ 12 P. 27
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Referred to Finance 05/02/2024 HJ 12 P. 32
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-1587h 04/23/2024 (Vote 11-0; RC) HC 17 P. 15
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Executive Session: 04/23/2024 02:30 pm LOB 206-208
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Public Hearing: 04/23/2024 02:00 pm LOB 206-208
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Introduced 04/12/2024 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 11 P. 103
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Sen. Lang Floor Amendment # 2024-1481s, RC 9Y-14N, AF; 04/11/2024; SJ 9
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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1421s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/11/2024; SJ 9
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Committee Amendment # 2024-1421s, AA, VV; 04/11/2024; SJ 9
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1421s, 04/11/2024, Vote 7-0; SC 14
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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1111s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/21/2024; SJ 7
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Committee Amendment # 2024-1111s, AA, VV; 03/21/2024; SJ 7
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1111s, 03/21/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
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Hearing: 01/25/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 4
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Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 9
Sponsors
- Debra Altschiller · Cosponsor
- Suzanne Prentiss · Cosponsor
- Cindy Rosenwald · Cosponsor
- Gaby Grossman · Cosponsor
- Mark Pearson · Cosponsor
- Pat Long · Cosponsor
- Mary Jane Wallner · Cosponsor
- David Watters · Cosponsor
- Sharon Carson · Cosponsor
- Rebecca Perkins Kwoka · Cosponsor
- Lou D'Allesandro · Cosponsor
- Donna M. Soucy · Cosponsor
- Shannon E. Chandley · Cosponsor
- Rebecca G. Whitley · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 401 not signed on · 365 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Rebecca G. Whitley Voted No
Co-sponsors (13)
- Debra Altschiller Democrat Voted No
- Suzanne Prentiss Democrat Voted No
- Cindy Rosenwald Democrat Voted No
- Gaby Grossman Democrat Voted No
- Mark Pearson Republican Voted No
- Pat Long Democrat Voted No
- Mary Jane Wallner Democrat Voted No
- David Watters Democrat Voted No
- Sharon Carson Republican Voted No
- Rebecca Perkins Kwoka Democrat Voted No
- Lou D'Allesandro
- Donna M. Soucy Voted No
- Shannon E. Chandley Voted No
Not signed on (401)
401 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 401 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 132 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Unaffiliated | 49 | 56 | 0 | 14 |
| Democrat | 1 | 120 | 0 | 8 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 183 | 177 | 0 | 29 |
| % of votes cast | 47% | 46% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (389)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 131 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Unaffiliated | 104 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Democrat | 120 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 356 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 1% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (389)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 126 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| Unaffiliated | 48 | 55 | 0 | 16 |
| Democrat | 1 | 122 | 0 | 6 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 176 | 182 | 0 | 31 |
| % of votes cast | 45% | 47% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (389)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 7 | 124 | 0 | 9 |
| Unaffiliated | 59 | 45 | 0 | 15 |
| Democrat | 123 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 189 | 170 | 0 | 30 |
| % of votes cast | 49% | 44% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (389)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 38% | 58% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (24)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Carrie L. Gendreau | — | Yea |
| Donna M. Soucy | — | Nay |
| Jeb Bradley | — | Nay |
| Lou D'Allesandro | — | Not Voting |
| Rebecca G. Whitley | — | Nay |
| Shannon E. Chandley | — | Nay |
| Cindy Rosenwald | Democrat | Nay |
| David Watters | Democrat | Nay |
| Debra Altschiller | Democrat | Nay |
| Donovan Fenton | Democrat | Nay |
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Democrat | Nay |
| Suzanne Prentiss | Democrat | Nay |
| Bill Gannon | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Innis | Republican | Yea |
| Daryl Abbas | Republican | Yea |
| Denise Ricciardi | Republican | Nay |
| Howard Pearl | Republican | Yea |
| James Gray | Republican | Yea |
| Keith Murphy | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Avard | Republican | Yea |
| Regina Birdsell | Republican | Nay |
| Ruth Ward | Republican | Nay |
| Sharon Carson | Republican | Nay |
| Timothy Lang | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 417?
- SB 417 is sponsored by Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Gaby Grossman (Democrat), Mark Pearson (Republican), Pat Long (Democrat), Mary Jane Wallner (Democrat), David Watters (Democrat), Sharon Carson (Republican), Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (Democrat), Lou D'Allesandro, Donna M. Soucy, Shannon E. Chandley, and Rebecca G. Whitley.
- What is the current status of SB 417?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 12, 2023. Enacted.
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