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MA H1516
MA H1516Prohibiting court ordered visitation rights to any persons convicted of criminal offenses against a minor
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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
For legislation to prohibit court ordered visitation rights to persons convicted of criminal offenses against minors. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits courts from granting unsupervised visitation rights to parents who have been convicted of sexual abuse or other crimes against children, including offenses such as indecent assault and battery on a child, rape of a child, and possession of child pornography. The exceptions are if the child is of suitable age and consents to the visitation, and a court-appointed guardian ad litem (a legal representative for the child) determines that the visitation is in the best interest of the child. The bill amends two existing laws in the Massachusetts General Laws to implement this prohibition on unsupervised visitation for parents with convictions related to crimes against minors.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1516 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1516.pdf |
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