Bill > H4924

This bill aims to promote the well-being of minor children living with guardians. The key provision is that for proceedings to remove a guardian of a minor child, the guardian shall have the right to counsel, provided that the court determines the guardian has been the primary caretaker for the child for at least 2 years or a significant period during the child's lifetime, including caretaking before the guardianship. The court must inform the guardian of this right to counsel and appoint counsel if the guardian meets the requirements for indigency under the state's legal aid laws.

Budget and Finance

House Committee on Ways and Means (H)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4924