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MA H1589

MA H1589
Prohibiting court ordered visitation rights to any persons convicted of criminal offenses against a minor


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit court ordered visitation rights to persons convicted of criminal offenses against minors. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits courts from granting unsupervised visitation rights to parents who have been convicted of sexual abuse or other criminal offenses against children, as specified in Chapters 265 and 272 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The only exception is if the child is of suitable age and consents to the visitation, and a guardian ad litem (a court-appointed advocate for the child) determines that the visitation is in the best interest of the child.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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