Bill > S969

This bill aims to address visitation and family court matters in domestic violence cases. It proposes to amend the General Laws by inserting two new sections, 42B and 87B, which would prohibit defendants charged or convicted of certain violent offenses, such as assault or rape, from obtaining visitation rights with a child resulting from the pregnancy of the victim or a child who was a victim or witness to the crime. The bill provides exceptions and procedures for the victim, child, or guardian ad litem to waive or request the visitation ban, and requires the defendant to complete certain programs before being allowed visitation if the ban is lifted. The bill also directs the probate court to stay any related motions filed by the defendant until the visitation ban is lifted.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S969