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MA H1975

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsay Sabadosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 2 of Chapter 210 of the General Laws regarding adoption procedures
  • Changes terminology from "state or the country where it was executed" to "commonwealth or the laws of the place where it was executed"
  • Clarifies recognition of adoption documents executed outside Massachusetts, including international adoptions
  • Filed by Representative Lindsay N. Sabadosa on January 8, 2025, with 15 co-sponsors
  • Referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Relative to adoptions

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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