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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
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Meschino of Hull, a petition of Natalie M. Higgins, Joan Meschino and Colleen M. Garry that the Department of Children and Families be authorized to develop a bias-free case review team to screen proposed emergency child removals. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to develop a Bias-Free Case Review Team to screen proposed emergency child removals. The team will review case files without demographic information like gender, race, disability, or socioeconomic status to prevent bias in the decision-making process. The bill also requires DCF to submit an annual report on the program's implementation and its impact on the removal rates of Black, Indigenous, and children of color.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4711 (on 09/05/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H182 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H182.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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