Bill > S896

This bill prohibits discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. It defines key terms such as "adaptive parenting equipment," "disability," and "supportive parenting services." The bill states that a parent's disability cannot be considered a negative factor in custody, parenting time, care and protection, termination of parental rights, or guardianship decisions, unless there is a specific showing that the disability harms the child and the harm cannot be alleviated by accommodations. If the court does consider the disability as a negative factor, it must make specific written findings about the nexus between the disability and harm to the child, and whether accommodations can address the harm.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S896