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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 establish a bill of rights for foster parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Foster Parents Bill of Rights in Massachusetts, which outlines a set of 23 rights and protections for foster parents. The key provisions include requirements for the Department of Children and Families to provide foster parents with comprehensive information about the children in their care, offer ongoing training, ensure confidentiality, provide notice and opportunities for participation in court hearings and meetings, and offer financial support and respite care. The bill also establishes a task force to review and revise procedures for handling complaints against foster parents, and requires foster parents to use a "reasonable and prudent parent standard" when making decisions about a child's daily activities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (26)
Brian Ashe (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Jo Comerford (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4162 (on 11/04/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H113 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H113.pdf |
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