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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 court ordered parenting time. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to update language related to court-ordered parenting arrangements. It replaces the term "visitation" with "parenting time" throughout various sections of Massachusetts law. The bill also provides definitions and guidance for determining "decision-making responsibility" (shared or sole) and "residential responsibility" (shared or primary) for minor children in divorce or separation cases. The goal is to prioritize the child's best interests and ensure frequent, continued contact with both parents, unless it would not be in the child's best interest.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
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/H1399 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1399.pdf |
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