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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
Relative to the rights of foster parents to receive notice and an opportunity to be heard in legal proceedings involving foster children. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to revise regulations related to the rights of foster parents, pre-adoptive parents, and relatives providing care for a child. The key provisions are: (1) requiring the Department to provide written notice to these caregivers at least 10 days prior to any proceedings or hearings pertaining to the child's status, informing them of the time and place of the hearing and their right to attend and be heard; and (2) allowing these caregivers to submit oral or written testimony, under pains and penalties of perjury, addressing the needs, status, development, and best interests of the child in their care, and providing guidance on preparing such testimony.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Brian Ashe (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Mike Day (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H876 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H876.pdf |
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