Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 205: An Act relating to background checks for kinship foster care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 205 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relating to background checks for kinship foster care. Primary sponsor: Donnie Berthiaume (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 31, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see H4883.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 205) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to background checks for kinship foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Berthiaume | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
“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 H4883
- Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities