MA H187

Bill

Requiring the documentation of child counsel appointments

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
11/02/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the Department of Children and Families providing official documentation of child counsel appointments. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide official documentation to confirm the validity of quarterly meetings between court-appointed counsel and children in DCF custody. The documentation must be approved by relevant commissions, social workers, foster parents, or guardians, and counsel must present the documentation prior to receiving compensation for the quarterly meetings. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that children in DCF custody are regularly meeting with their court-appointed counsel and that these meetings are properly recorded and verified.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Donnie Berthiaume (R)*,

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H187

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H187
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H187.pdf

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