MA H2800

Bill

To provide notice to counsel of changes in a child’s or a young adult’s placement and other events

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
03/19/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require the Department of Children and Families to provide notice to counsel of changes in a child’s or a young adult’s placement and other events. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide notice to a child's or young adult's attorney in certain circumstances. Specifically, DCF must provide notice within five business days of any non-emergency change in placement or hospitalization, and within one business day of any emergency change. DCF must also provide notice to the attorney if it receives a report under Section 51A (regarding child abuse or neglect) that raises concerns about the child's or young adult's current placement or service providers. Additionally, DCF must notify the attorney if the child or young adult is arrested, involved in a proceeding under the relevant chapter, suspended from school, or facing potential suspension or expulsion. The bill requires DCF to promulgate regulations to implement these provisions within six months of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Mike Connolly (D), Josh Cutler (D), Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D), Dylan Fernandes (D), Juana Matias (D), Joan Meschino (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Dave Rogers (D), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2800

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2800
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2800.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1957	Improving outcomes for transition age youth	No further action taken	Similar To
H1962	Relative to foster care recruitment	No further action taken	Similar To
H1963	Relative to the protection of children	Accompanied a study order, see H4528	Similar To
H2574	To provide pensions to surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty	Accompanied a study order, see H4654	Similar To
H2575	Relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees at the Department of Children and Families	Accompanied a study order, see H4654	Similar To
H2803	To ensure the protection of DCF social workers	No further action taken	Similar To
H3300	Relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees at the Department of Children and Families	Accompanied a study order, see H4654	Similar To

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