Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 227: An Act protecting benefits owed to foster children
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 227 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting benefits owed to foster children. Primary sponsor: Tricia Farley-Bouvier (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 28, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4416.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 227) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to protecting benefits owed to foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tricia Farley-Bouvier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Berkshire |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Mary Keefe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Worcester |
| Sally Kerans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Chris Worrell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Suffolk |
“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 new draft, see H4416
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities