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MA H131

MA H131
Fast-tracking adoptions for children in DCF custody


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd 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. It proposes that these children have the right to be emancipated from their biological parents if the parents have not fulfilled court-ordered obligations. The bill is intended to provide these children in foster care with a pathway to be adopted more quickly if their biological parents have not met their legal requirements.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4711 (on 09/05/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H131
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H131.pdf
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