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Introduced
05/20/2021
05/20/2021
In Committee
02/22/2022
02/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to basing dispositional orders on the best interests of children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends two sections of Chapter 119 of the Massachusetts General Laws to change the language related to the placement of children in dispositional orders. Specifically, it replaces the term "subclause (ii)" with "subclause (i)" in one section, and replaces the language of "subclause (i)" in another section to state that the court can place a child with "any person, including the child's parent, who is found by the court to be qualified to give care to the child." This change suggests a shift towards prioritizing the best interests of the child in placement decisions rather than automatically favoring parental placement.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3776 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3776.pdf |
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