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MA H3468
MA H3468To enact Patricia and Francesca's Law relative to the family medical history of adopted children
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
03/21/2019
03/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to written consent by biological parents for certain adoptions. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "To enact Patricia and Francesca's Law relative to the family medical history of adopted children," amends Chapter 210 of the General Laws to require biological parents to provide an anonymous family medical history when providing written consent for adoption. The medical history must include any known genetic predispositions and health conditions of the biological parent and their relatives within 2 degrees of consanguinity (blood relation). This additional information is intended to help adoptive parents and their children access important medical information about the child's biological family history.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4499 (on 03/05/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3468 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3468.pdf |
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