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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 re-homing so-called of certain adopted children. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the laws governing the adoption process in Massachusetts. It defines key terms like "disruption" and "dissolution" related to the adoption of children. The bill prohibits the unauthorized placement or advertisement of children for adoption or other permanent physical placement, and sets penalties for violations. It also requires adoption agencies to provide prospective adoptive parents with information about a child's background and to offer post-adoption support services. Additionally, the bill establishes a task force to identify potential abuse in the "re-homing" of adopted children, and a commission to examine the adoption process in the state and make recommendations to ensure efficient and safe adoptions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Jay Barrows (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Alice Peisch (D),
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/H1405 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1405.pdf |
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