An Act promoting the placement of foster children with family members and preventing discrimination against potential foster parents based on irrelevant convictions
Sponsored By: Joan Meschino (Democratic)
In Committee
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Joan Meschino
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
Democratic • House
David F. DeCoste
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Accompanied a study order, see H4883
12/31/2025HouseHearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
7/22/2025legislatureSenate concurred
2/27/2025SenateReferred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
2/27/2025House
Bill Text
As Filed
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