Bill > S1058

This bill amends the existing law on caregiver authorization affidavits in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. It allows a parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian to authorize a designated caregiver, who is an adult with whom the minor child resides or will reside, to exercise certain concurrent parental rights and responsibilities related to the minor's education, healthcare, and recreational/enrichment activities. 2. It outlines the specific rights and responsibilities a caregiver can have under the affidavit, such as consenting to medical treatment, accessing educational records, and making decisions about activities. 3. It specifies the required information, signatures, and notarization for a valid caregiver authorization affidavit, which can be valid for up to 2 years. 4. It provides guidance on amending, revoking, and relying on the affidavit, as well as the process for designating an alternate caregiver. The overall purpose of the bill is to expand and clarify the use of caregiver authorization affidavits to give more flexibility to parents and guardians in managing the care and activities of their minor children.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1058