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MA S812
Relating to parental choice of terminology in certain domestic relations matters
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to parental choice of terminology in certain domestic relations matters. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill allows parents to use alternative terms for "parental rights and responsibilities" and "custody" in agreements related to custody or parenting plans, as long as they specifically agree to the alternative terms in writing. The bill defines the alternative terms, such as "sole decision making responsibility," "shared decision making responsibility," "primary residential responsibility," and "shared residential responsibility," which correspond to the existing legal definitions of "sole legal custody," "shared legal custody," "sole physical custody," and "shared physical custody," respectively. The bill also defines the term "parenting plan" to describe the rights and responsibilities of each parent. Overall, this bill gives parents more flexibility in the terminology used to describe their custody and parenting arrangements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S812 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S812.pdf |
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