Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 206
An Act fast-tracking adoptions for children in DCF custody
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Kelly W. Pease (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 206) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to providing that certain foster care children have the right to be emancipated from their biological parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 31, 2025 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H4883 - Jul 22, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Jul 11, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities