Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 244: An Act relative to the family medical history of adopted 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 244 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the family medical history of adopted children. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 244) of Jessica Ann Giannino, Sean Garballey and Paul J. Donato relative to the family medical history of adopted children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Donato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35th Middlesex |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Jessica Giannino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities