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MA H122
MA H122To establish the changing of determination standard for the Department of Children and Families
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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
Relative to the criteria for the removal of children by the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to change the standard by which the Department of Children and Families (DCF) can remove children from their homes. Currently, the DCF can act if they have "reasonable cause to believe" a child is being abused or neglected. This bill would replace that standard with a much higher bar: "no reasonable doubt," meaning the DCF would need to be virtually certain that a child is in danger before they could remove them. This change aims to make it more difficult for the DCF to intervene in family situations, potentially impacting how child protection cases are handled.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4613 (on 09/19/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H122 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H122.pdf |
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