Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 246: An Act relative to bias-free child removals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 246 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to bias-free child removals. It lists 3 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 Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 246) of Natalie M. Higgins, Joan Meschino and Lindsay N. Sabadosa that the Department of Children and Families be authorized to develop a bias-free case review team to screen proposed emergency child removals. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Joan Meschino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Plymouth |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
“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