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MA H 290

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An Act allowing certain minors to consent to supportive services

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 290 pass?

Not yet. MA H 290 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-05): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

What is MA H 290 about?

By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 290) of Steven Ultrino and Sean Garballey for legislation to authorize unaccompanied homeless youth between the ages of 15 and 18 to consent to supportive services and shelter. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Description

By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 290) of Steven Ultrino and Sean Garballey for legislation to authorize unaccompanied homeless youth between the ages of 15 and 18 to consent to supportive services and shelter. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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Latest action
2026-02-05 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • Steven Ultrinocosponsor
  • Sean Garballeycosponsor
  • Richard M. Haggertycosponsor
  • Lindsay N. Sabadosacosponsor
  • Michael D. Bradycosponsor
  • James B. Eldridgecosponsor
  • Antonio F. D. Cabralcosponsor
  • Christopher Hendrickscosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-05

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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  2. 2025-10-09

    Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H290

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