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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| 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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