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H 4989

Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities is authorized to report on current House documents

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Judith García and 1 co-sponsor

Massachusetts House extends deadline for Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee to report on pending bills until March 18, 2026.

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Bill Summary · H 4989

Legislative bill overview

House Bill 4989 is a procedural order that extends the deadline for the Massachusetts House Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to report on pending legislation until March 18, 2026. This type of order allows a committee additional time to complete its review and recommendations on bills currently assigned to it.

Why is this important

Committee reporting deadlines are critical procedural mechanisms that prevent bills from languishing indefinitely in committees. Extensions like this one affect which bills have a realistic chance of receiving a floor vote and becoming law before the legislative session concludes. The March 18 deadline extension indicates the committee has a substantial workload or complex issues requiring additional deliberation.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on urgency: The bill doesn't explain why this extension is necessary, making it unclear whether the delay reflects genuine need or committee inefficiency
  • Impact on bill consideration: Extended committee deadlines can effectively kill bills by pushing them closer to session end, when floor time becomes scarce
  • Workload management questions: Critics might argue committees should be better resourced to meet original deadlines rather than routinely receiving extensions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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