MA H3091

Bill

MA H3091

To expedite care and custody of minor children modification proceedings

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to care and custody of minor children modification proceedings. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expedite the process for modifying court judgments related to the care and custody of minor children. It amends existing law to specify the factors the court must consider when determining if a "material and substantial change in the circumstances of the parties" has occurred, which is the legal standard for modifying a custody judgment. The bill also provides procedural details, such as requiring an evidentiary hearing upon request, allowing discovery, and empowering the court to limit the time allotted for the hearing. Additionally, the bill outlines the process for initiating a modification request and the required documentation. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the modification process to better serve the best interests of the children involved.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Christopher Markey (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3091

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3091
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3091.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H115	To end child homelessness	No further action taken	Similar To
H1180	Prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes to persons under the age of 18	Accompanied a new draft, see H4109	Similar To
H1217	Modernizing tobacco control and protecting the health of minors	Accompanied a new draft, see H4109	Similar To
H2274	To promote the well-being of minor children living with guardians	Accompanied a study order, see H4701	Similar To
H2864	To protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction	Accompanied a new draft, see H4109	Similar To
H4874	Judiciary Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H754	Relative to parent-child privilege	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To
H803	Relative to the concealment of the death of children and the penalties for the sale or purchase of minor children	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H834	Relative to great-grandparent visitation rights	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H881	Protecting children	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S930	Relative to shared custody	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To

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