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MA H800
Prohibiting court ordered visitation rights to persons convicted of criminal offenses against a minor
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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 to prohibit court ordered visitation rights to persons convicted of criminal offenses against minors. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits courts from granting visitation rights to parents who have been convicted of sexual abuse or other crimes against children, unless the child is of suitable age and consents to the visitation, and a guardian ad litem determines that the visitation is in the best interest of the child. The bill amends Chapters 208 and 209 of the Massachusetts General Laws to include these new provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H800 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H800.pdf |
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