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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to rescind an order terminating parental rights. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill allows a child whose parental rights were previously terminated to file a motion requesting the court to vacate the termination order, but only if certain criteria are met. Specifically, the child must be at least 12 years old, adoption is no longer the child's permanency plan, and either the child has not been adopted or the adoptive parents' rights have been terminated. The court must hold an evidentiary hearing and determine that vacating the termination order is in the best interests of the child. The bill applies regardless of whether the two-year requirement is met before, on, or after the effective date of the act.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1508 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1508.pdf |
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