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MA H4499
MA H4499To enact Patricia and Francesca's Law relative to the family medical history of adopted children
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Introduced
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
In Committee
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
To enact Patricia and Francesca's Law relative to the family medical history of adopted children
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Patricia and Francesca's Law," proposes to amend Chapter 210 of the General Laws to require biological parents who consent to the adoption of their child to provide an anonymous family medical history. This history must include any known genetic predispositions and health conditions of the biological parent and their relatives within two degrees of consanguinity (close blood relation). The goal is to ensure that adopted children have access to their family medical history, which can be important for their health and well-being.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (Joint)
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4499 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4499.pdf |
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