Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: Introduced 21 D cosponsors

SD 1744 — An Act relative to affordable and accessible high quality early education and care

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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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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill aims to improve affordable access to quality early childhood education and care.

The bill seeks to enhance the availability and affordability of high-quality early education and care programs. It targets increasing resources and support to ensure that families can access these essential services.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in early education and care sectors may see improvements in funding and support for their programs.
  • Families: Families will have better access to high-quality early education options for their children.

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 25 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (25)

Not signed on (178)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SD 1744?
SD 1744 is sponsored by Cindy F. Friedman (Democrat), Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Kenneth I. Gordon (Democrat), Mike Connolly (Democrat), Julian Cyr (Democrat), Sean Garballey (Democrat), Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), William N. Brownsberger (Democrat), Christina A. Minicucci, Kay Khan, James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Harriette L. Chandler, Michael D. Brady (Democrat), Thomas M. Stanley (Democrat), Eric P. Lesser, Joseph A. Boncore, Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), Paul R. Feeney (Democrat), David M. Rogers (Democrat), Brendan P. Crighton (Democrat), James K. Hawkins (Democrat), Carlos González (Democrat), Rebecca L. Rausch (Democrat), Barry R. Finegold (Democrat), and Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat).
What is the current status of SD 1744?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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