Bill > S845

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 190B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which deals with the custody of minors, by changing how guardians are appointed. Specifically, it clarifies that a court can appoint any person as a guardian if it's in the best interest of the minor. Importantly, the bill mandates that the court must give equal consideration to a guardian nominated by the minor, provided the minor is 14 years of age or older, unless the court determines that appointing the nominated person would not be in the minor's best interest. This provision aims to give older minors a greater voice in decisions about their guardianship.