H 129 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act prohibiting undocumented person from fostering children

This bill would amend Massachusetts law to ban individuals without legal immigration status from becoming foster parents. Under the new provision, undocumented persons would be prohibited from fostering children and would be ineligible to receive any benefits associated with foster care. The measure directly affects the pool of potential foster families by excluding those who have not been granted legal residency.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Sep 5, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Donnie Berthiaume
Donnie Berthiaume
RRepublican
MA
5th Worcester