Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1977: An Act reducing the costs for adoption
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1977 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act reducing the costs for adoption. Primary sponsor: Ryan Fattman (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 23, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5596.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1977) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reduce the costs for adoption. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fattman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
“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 study order, see H5596
- Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue