An Act to keep siblings together in foster care

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Overview Bill text 1 History 5 Sponsors

By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 268) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation relative to the placement of foster children with their siblings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Oct 29, 2025 — Accompanied a new draft, see H4656
Session: 194th
Momentum: 38 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -3 38/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 355 days quiet

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