MA H1510

Bill

To accelerate a child’s reunification with family members

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to expedite the reunification of children under temporary custody with family members. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expedite the reunification of children under temporary custody with their family members. It amends Chapter 119 of the General Laws to allow the court to review and revise its order for temporary custody of a child, either on its own initiative or upon a party's motion filed no sooner than 60 days after the filing of a care and protection petition. If the party alleges a material change in circumstances, the court must take evidence to determine whether a modification of the order is warranted, potentially allowing the child to be placed in the custody of a parent, guardian, custodian, or a suitable third party.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Mindy Domb (D), Colleen Garry (D), Carlos González (D), Stephen Hay (D), Kay Khan (D), Kathy LaNatra (D), Joan Meschino (D), Tram Nguyen (D), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1510

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1510
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1510.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H151	Relative to DCF criminal background checks	Accompanied a study order, see H5088	Similar To
H159	Providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H2246	To provide pensions to surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty	Accompanied a study order, see H4722	Similar To
H2344	Relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the department of children and families	Accompanied a study order, see H4722	Similar To
H4083	Relative to DCF legislative reporting reform	Accompanied a new draft, see H4163	Similar To
H5081	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S2338	To protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants	Passed to be engrossed - Roll Call #94 [YEAS 38 - NAYS 0]	Similar To
S2349	To protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S39	Establishing a program to promote infant sleep safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2532	Similar To

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MA H1510

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