H1722
An Act repealing an ill-considered family law statute
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to repeal a specific Massachusetts family law statute, known as the Legal Parentage Equality Act. The bill’s sponsor, Representative Gaskey, believes the law is ‘ill-considered.’ It was initially referred to the Judiciary Committee and subsequently recommended against passage by that committee. The bill has undergone revisions and scheduling changes throughout its legislative journey.
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John R. Gaskey
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John R. Gaskey
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