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MA S951

MA S951
Relative to improving training for child advocates to recognize indicators of domestic violence


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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 improve training for child advocates to recognize indicators of domestic violence. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve training for child advocates to recognize indicators of domestic violence. It amends existing law to require that in child custody cases referred to a guardian ad litem, a domestic violence screening assessment must be conducted, and the appointed guardian ad litem must complete at least 24 hours of professional development training, including 8 hours of training on the indicators of domestic violence from an approved organization. The bill also allows for formal complaints about the competency of an appointed guardian ad litem to be filed with a judge in camera.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)

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