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MA H188

Fast-tracking adoptions for children in DCF custody


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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

Relative to providing that certain foster care children have the right to be emancipated from their biological parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to fast-track the adoption process for children in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) for at least 18 months. The key provision of the bill is that these children have the right to be emancipated from their biological parents if the parents have not fulfilled their court-ordered obligations. This would allow the children to be adopted more quickly, potentially providing them with a more stable and permanent living situation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4893 (on 09/15/2022)

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