Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 4216
An Act to promote equitable hair care for children in state custody
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Brandy Fluker-Reid (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Christine P. Barber (Democratic)
- Samantha Montaño (Democratic)
- Erika Uyterhoeven (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4216) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and others relative to hair care for children in state custody. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 5, 2026 · House
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means - Oct 9, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 - Jun 16, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Jun 12, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities