Bill > H1668

This bill proposes a small but significant amendment to existing Massachusetts law regarding support orders, specifically expanding the scope of support orders to explicitly include adult children in need of support. The bill modifies section 3 of chapter 188 of the General Laws by changing the language from "or minor children" to "minor or adult children", which means that courts will now have the legal authority to enforce support orders for adult children who require financial assistance. While the bill text is brief, this change could potentially help adult children who are unable to support themselves due to disability, ongoing education, or other extenuating circumstances by providing a legal mechanism for seeking financial support from parents. The amendment appears to broaden the existing legal framework to offer more comprehensive protection and support for children beyond the traditional age of minority.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1668