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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the care and protection of children and certain court determinations. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to make the best interests of the child the paramount consideration in child welfare cases in Massachusetts. It establishes a clear policy that the best interests of the child must have precedence at every stage of court proceedings, including decisions about removing a child from the home, keeping the child in the home, or reuniting the child with their family. The bill outlines factors the Department of Children and Families and the courts must consider in determining the best interests of the child, such as the ability of the parent to provide for the child's needs, the child's relationship with potential caregivers, and the child's own preferences. It also sets timelines for permanency hearings to ensure timely decision-making in the child's best interests.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Sheila Harrington (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1629 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1629.pdf |
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