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H 271STATE · MassachusettsIntroduced

An Act promoting the placement of foster children with family members and preventing discrimination against potential foster parents based on irrelevant convictions

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.

Voted 12/31/2025View source

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Action history

  1. 12/31/2025Accompanied a study order, see H4883
  2. 7/22/2025Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
  3. 7/11/2025Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
  4. 2/27/2025Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
  5. 2/27/2025Senate concurred