H 246
An Act relative to bias-free child removals
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the Department of Children and Families to create a ‘bias-free case review team.’ This team will be responsible for reviewing proposed emergency child removals to ensure they are free from bias. The goal is to improve the fairness and equity of the child removal process within the state.
Key provisions
- Establishment of a bias-free case review team.
- The team will screen proposed emergency child removals.
- The Department of Children and Families will be responsible for developing and implementing the team.
- The bill aims to reduce bias in child removal decisions.
Who is affected
- Department of Children and Families
- Children and Families
- Social Workers
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Primary sponsor
Natalie M. Higgins
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Bill H.246 194th (Current)
An Act relative to bias-free child removals
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 246) of Natalie M. Higgins, Joan Meschino and Lindsay N. Sabadosa that the Department of Children and Families be authorized to develop a bias-free case review team to screen proposed emergency child removals. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Natalie M. Higgins , Joan Meschino
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.246
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/15/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4599 |
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