Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 268
An Act to keep siblings together in foster care
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joan Meschino (Democratic)
Cosponsors (5)
- Francisco E. Paulino (Democratic)
- Colleen M. Garry (Democratic)
- Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democratic)
- Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democratic)
- Aaron L. Saunders (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 268) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation relative to the placement of foster children with their siblings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Oct 29, 2025 · House
Accompanied a new draft, see H4656 - 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