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Bill > S886
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 209B of the General Laws to adopt the Massachusetts Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. The bill defines key terms, establishes jurisdiction and enforcement provisions for child custody determinations, outlines procedures for communicating between courts and enforcing out-of-state custody orders, and provides various other provisions to promote uniformity with other states that have enacted similar laws. The bill would take effect on January 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/12/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S886 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S886.pdf |
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