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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 visitation rights of grandparents. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends an existing law to allow courts to consider a minor's preexisting relationship with a grandparent when determining whether to grant grandparent visitation rights, even in cases where the state has custody of the minor or a non-parent has been awarded temporary guardianship. The bill specifies that such a preexisting relationship is not a requirement for awarding visitation rights, but the court may consider it as a factor in determining the child's best interests.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Thomas Calter (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Mike Day (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
James Miceli (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Richard Ross (R),
Alan Silvia (D),
Aaron Vega (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/H2253 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2253.pdf |
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