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Introduced
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
In Committee
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition of Patricia A. Haddad that the Probate and Family Court Department be authorized to conduct a study of guardians ad litem. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Probate and Family Court Department to conduct a study of guardians ad litem (GALs) and their compensation structure. The study will examine the time required for GAL cases, adjustments to compensation for GAL attorneys, the impact of the recent raise in compensation, the long-term effect of fewer attorneys willing to work on GAL cases, the analysis of travel time required for GAL cases, and the rationale for not compensating GAL attorneys for wait time spent at court. The department must file a report of the study and any recommended legislation with the legislature by January 1, 2025.
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/H3787 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3787.pdf |
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