An Act repealing an ill-considered family law statute
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to repeal the Legal Parentage Equality Act, a law in Massachusetts. The bill’s sponsor, Representative Gaskey, argues that the law is ‘ill-considered.’ The House referred the bill to the Judiciary committee, which ultimately recommended against passage. The Senate concurred with the House’s recommendation, and the bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
Key provisions
- Repeal of the Legal Parentage Equality Act.
- Referral of the bill to the Judiciary committee.
- Recommendation against passage by the Judiciary committee.
- Concurrence of the Senate with the House’s recommendation.
- Placement of the bill on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
Who is affected
- Parents in Massachusetts
- Individuals involved in family law matters in Massachusetts
- The legal system in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill directly addresses and seeks to eliminate the Legal Parentage Equality Act.
- The bill reflects a reconsideration of the existing legal framework regarding parentage.
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