Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4599: 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 4599 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mike Finn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Hampden |
| 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H235, H236, H246, H249, H258, H259, H265 and H266
- Reported from the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities