A communication from the Committee for Public Counsel Services (see Section 17 of Chapter 211D of the General Laws) submitting its Title IV-E report for calendar year 2025

HD 5434 is a procedural bill that transmits the Committee for Public Counsel Services' required Title IV-E report for calendar year 2025 to the Massachusetts legislature. This report details Massachusetts' administration of federal foster care and adoption assistance programs under the Social Security Act. The submission ensures the state meets mandatory federal reporting requirements for funding eligibility. As a routine communication, it does not create new policy or affect residents directly.