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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 the powers of the Child Advocate to appear, intervene in or bring actions on behalf the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill empowers the Office of the Child Advocate, an independent state agency, to represent, appear, intervene in, or bring actions on behalf of the Commonwealth or any child in any legal proceeding where matters related to the Child Advocate's statutory duties are at issue. This expands the Child Advocate's authority beyond what is currently granted under state law, allowing the office to take a more active role in advocating for children's interests before various state and federal courts, tribunals, agencies, boards, and commissions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D)*,
David DeCoste (R),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2804 (on 06/06/2024)
Taxonomy
Government Operations
- ‐ Executive Branch Operations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H156 | 03/13/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H156.pdf | 03/13/2023 |
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