Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 246
An Act relative to bias-free child removals
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Cosponsors (3)
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
- Joan Meschino (Democratic)
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 246) of Natalie M. Higgins, Joan Meschino and Lindsay N. Sabadosa that the Department of Children and Families be authorized to develop a bias-free case review team to screen proposed emergency child removals. 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