Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H1698 — An Act permitting the adoption of embryos

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act permitting the adoption of embryos

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The bill allows individuals to petition for the adoption of an embryo and protects donors from financial liabilities related to the embryo.

  • Section 1 of chapter 210

    A person of full age may petition the probate court for the adoption of an embryo. Donors in creation of the embryo cannot be held financially liable for things including but not limited to child support and medical bills.

    This change introduces a legal process for adopting embryos and safeguards donors from financial responsibilities.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1698 do?
An Act permitting the adoption of embryos
Who sponsors H1698?
H1698 is sponsored by Paul K. Frost (Republican).
What is the current status of H1698?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H1698?
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