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MA H148
To provide notice to counsel of changes in a child’s or a young adult’s placement and other events
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require the Department of Children and Families to provide notice to counsel of changes in a child’s or a young adult’s placement and other events. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide notice to the attorney of a child or young adult under their care in various situations. Specifically, DCF must notify the attorney no later than five business days before any non-emergency change in placement or hospitalization, and within one business day of any emergency change. DCF must also notify the attorney if they receive a report under Section 51A (allegations of child abuse or neglect), if the report raises concerns about the child's or young adult's current placement or service providers, or if the child or young adult is arrested, involved in legal proceedings, suspended from school, or facing potential suspension or expulsion. The bill also requires DCF to promulgate regulations to implement these notification requirements within six months.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carlos González (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Joan Meschino (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 01/27/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H148 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H148.pdf |
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