Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 235: An Act establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 235 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care. Primary sponsor: Mike Finn (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4599.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 235) of Michael J. Finn and Joanne M. Comerford relative to establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Finn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Hampden |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th 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 H4599
- 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