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MA S886

MA S886
Relative to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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