MA H3392

Bill

Relative to child-centered family law

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
02/13/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to child-centered family law. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a child-centered approach to family law in Massachusetts. It amends various existing laws to replace the term "visitation" with "parenting time" and introduces new definitions and provisions for "decision-making responsibility," "residential responsibility," and "parenting plans" to be incorporated into court orders and judgments. The bill emphasizes that every child has the right to a safe, healthy, and meaningful relationship with both parents, subject to the court's determination of the child's best interest. It outlines a comprehensive set of factors for the court to consider in determining parental responsibilities, including the child's needs, the parents' abilities, and any history of abuse or substance use.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Sheila Harrington (R)*, Shawn Dooley (R), Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D), Hannah Kane (R), David Linsky (D), Christopher Markey (D), Joe McKenna (R), Bruce Tarr (R),

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 02/18/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3392

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3392
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3392.pdf

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S2368	Similar Bills	See H4012	Similar To
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