Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 235
An Act establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Michael J. Finn (Democratic)
Cosponsors (7)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Sean Garballey (Democratic)
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
- Christopher J. Worrell (Democratic)
- Russell E. Holmes (Democratic)
- Amy Mah Sangiolo (Democratic)
- Danillo A. Sena (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 235) of Michael J. Finn and Joanne M. Comerford relative to establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Oct 15, 2025 · House
Accompanied a new draft, see H4599 - Jun 27, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 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