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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to grant certain grandparents the rights and privileges of kinship care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to expand the definition of kinship care to include grandparents, granting them the same rights and privileges as other kinship caregivers, provided that the child's primary parents give their authorization. Kinship care refers to a legal or informal arrangement where a relative, such as a grandparent, takes care of a child when the parents are unable to do so. This legislation aims to provide greater support and recognition for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Paul Heroux (D)*,
Michelle DuBois (D),
Gloria Fox (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Benjamin Swan (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4613 (on 09/19/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H93 | 03/11/2015 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H93.pdf | 03/11/2015 |
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