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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 parental visitation and custody for children of rape victims. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to prohibit courts from granting visitation rights to a parent who was convicted of rape and is seeking visitation with the child conceived during that rape. The exception is if the child, who has reached the age of 18 or has been adjudicated as emancipated from the other parent, files or initiates a visitation or custody action. The bill aims to protect the rights and well-being of children conceived through rape and their non-offending parent.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Alyson Sullivan (R)*,
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Carol Doherty (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Mike Soter (R),
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/H1771 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1771.pdf |
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