Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1659: An Act relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1659 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court. Primary sponsor: Marjorie Decker (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1659) of Marjorie C. Decker and Jason M. Lewis relative to children in Probate and Family Court decisions. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Decker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary