All families in Massachusetts deserve to be recognized and protected, no matter how they are formed.

To close out Pride Month, the Massachusetts Parentage Act Coalition hosted a special conversation about a critical piece of legislation that would provide powerful protections for children of LGBTQ parents, and beyond.

The Massachusetts Parentage Act (S.1133/H.1714) would ensure Massachusetts parentage law protects all children no matter their parents’ gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or the circumstances of their birth.

Featuring:

• Kate LeBlanc, Resolve New England, Executive Director
• Patience Crozier, Senior Staff Attorney, GLAD
• J. Shia, Massachusetts parent

With remarks from State Senate Assistant Majority Whip Julian Cyr.

Resources:

• Massachusetts Parentage Act
• Submit testimony in support of the MPA
• Share your experience with the state’s discriminatory parentage laws
• Find your lawmakers and urge them to co-sponsor the bill
• FAQ about the legislation
• February 2021 Webinar
• FAQ: Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage

Massachusetts is the only New England state without comprehensive statutory protections for LGBTQ parents – please join us in supporting this work.