H 1698
An Act permitting the adoption of embryos
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Bill overview
This bill would allow individuals of legal age to petition a probate court to adopt an embryo. Currently, Massachusetts law does not permit embryo adoption. This legislation would establish a legal framework for individuals to pursue embryo adoption, offering an alternative path for individuals or couples seeking to build a family. The bill proposes that probate courts would handle these adoption petitions.
Key provisions
- Allows individuals of full age to petition probate courts.
- Establishes a legal process for embryo adoption in Massachusetts.
- Designates probate courts as the authority to handle these petitions.
- Does not define specific requirements for the adoption process.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking to become parents
- Couples seeking to become parents
- Probate Courts
- Potential donors of embryos
Notable changes
- Creates a new legal pathway for embryo adoption.
- Represents a departure from existing Massachusetts law.
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Primary sponsor
Paul K. Frost
Cosponsor
Paul K. Frost
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Bill H.1698 194th (Current)
An Act permitting the adoption of embryos
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1698) of Paul K. Frost for legislation to authorize persons of full age to petition the probate court for the adoption of an embryo. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Paul K. Frost
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1698
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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