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MA H1509
Relative to the definition of custody in protection and care of children proceedings
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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
Relative to the definition of custody in care and protection of children proceedings. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "custody" in care and protection of children proceedings in Massachusetts. It grants the Department of Children and Families the right to determine a child's place of abode, medical care, and education, control visits to the child, and consent to enlistments, marriages, and other contracts requiring parental consent. The bill also gives the court the power to make determinations and orders regarding the child's placement and visitation with family members if it is in the child's best interests. Additionally, the bill grants the Department continued responsibility for children in the care of the Department of Mental Health or the Department of Developmental Services.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1509 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1509.pdf |
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