Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1722: An Act repealing an ill-considered family law statute
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1722 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act repealing an ill-considered family law statute. Primary sponsor: John Gaskey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (September 15, 2025): Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A), the question being on acceptance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gaskey of Carver, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1722) of John R. Gaskey relative to repealing the legal parentage equality act. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gaskey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A), the question being on acceptance
- Committee recommended ought NOT to pass and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- 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