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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/29/2018
03/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the placement of foster children with their siblings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to keep foster children with their siblings unless there is clear and convincing evidence that a joint placement would be contrary to the safety or well-being of any of the siblings. The bill requires the Department of Children and Families to seek to identify any minor siblings or half-siblings of a child in their care, and to place them together unless the court finds that a separate placement is necessary. If siblings cannot be placed together, the department must provide for frequent visitation or other ongoing interaction, unless it can show that this is also contrary to the siblings' safety or well-being. The court has the authority to make any order necessary to ensure the joint placement of siblings in the children's best interests.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/29/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S75 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S75.pdf |
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