Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4656: An Act to preserve family and sibling bonds 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 4656 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to preserve family and sibling bonds for children in foster care. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. It lists 6 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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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Joan Meschino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Plymouth |
| Francisco Paulino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Essex |
| Aaron Saunders | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Hampden |
“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 H268, H269 and H270
- Reported from the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities