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MA S951
MA S951Relative to improving training for child advocates to recognize indicators of domestic violence
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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
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S951 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S951.pdf |
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