MA H3106

Bill

To accelerate a child’s reunification with family members

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to expedite the reunification of children under temporary custody with family members. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expedite the reunification of children under temporary custody with their family members. It amends Chapter 119 of the General Laws to allow the court to review and revise its temporary custody order, upon request, to place the child with a parent, guardian, custodian, or a suitable third party. The bill specifies that no sooner than 60 days after the filing of the care and protection petition, any party may file a motion requesting such a review, and if the party alleges a material change in circumstances, the court shall take evidence to determine whether a modification of the order is warranted.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Josh Cutler (D), Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Juana Matias (D), Joan Meschino (D), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3106

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3106
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3106.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H109	Providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations	No further action taken	Similar To
H2800	To provide notice to counsel of changes in a child’s or a young adult’s placement and other events	No further action taken	Similar To
H3105	Relative to the definition of custody in protection and care of children proceedings	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	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
H47	Relative to the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act	Accompanied a new draft, see S2500	Similar To
H4874	Judiciary Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H797	Relative to child custody when parent is on active military duty	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H946	Relative to child custody	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S1175	To protect children and families from harmful flame retardants	New draft substituted, see S2555	Similar To
S806	Relative to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act	Accompanied a new draft, see S2500	Similar To

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MA H3106

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