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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 establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a bill of rights for children in foster care in Massachusetts. It outlines a comprehensive set of rights and protections for children in the state's foster care system, including provisions related to safety, family connections, healthcare, education, and support services. The bill aims to ensure that foster children are treated with respect, have access to necessary resources, and are able to maintain important relationships and achieve developmental milestones. It also provides mechanisms for children to file complaints and enforce their rights, and prohibits retaliation against those who do so.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Michael Finn (D)*,
Shirley Arriaga (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Christine Barber (D),
John Barrett (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Paul Donato (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2803 (on 06/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H164 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H164.pdf |
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