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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
For legislation to establish an office of adult decisional support services . The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Office of Adult Decisional Support Services within the executive office of the trial court. The purpose of this office is to implement legal and ethical standards for guardians, conservators, and other adult decisional support services in Massachusetts. The office will be led by a judicial administrator who has experience in decisional surrogacy laws and practices. The administrator will have the authority to review cases, communicate with court personnel and fiduciaries, and propose procedures or rules to improve oversight and accountability. The office will also aim to identify gaps in public and private resources for decisional support services, especially for the indigent. If the administrator discovers evidence of abuse, neglect, or other wrongdoing, they can take steps to address it, such as petitioning to modify or terminate a fiduciary's appointment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Cynthia Creem (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S888 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S888.pdf |
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