MassachusettsAn Act fast-tracking adoptions for children in DCF custody
What it does
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 206) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to providing that certain foster care children have the right to be emancipated from their biological parents.
More detail
Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Dec 31Accompanied a study order, see H4883Latest
- Jul 22Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Jul 11Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27Senate concurred
- Feb 27Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with DisabilitiesIntroduced