Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 271
An Act promoting the placement of foster children with family members and preventing discrimination against potential foster parents based on irrelevant convictions
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joan Meschino (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- David F. DeCoste (Republican)
- Colleen M. Garry (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 271) of Joan Meschino, David F. DeCoste and Colleen M. Garry relative to the placement of foster children with family members and preventing discrimination against potential foster parents based on irrelevant convictions. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Text versions
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