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Introduced
07/19/2018
07/19/2018
In Committee
07/24/2018
07/24/2018
Crossed Over
07/23/2018
07/23/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (Senate, No. 2500),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2618).
AI Summary
This bill would amend Chapter 209B of the General Laws to adopt the Massachusetts Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The UCCJEA establishes procedures for determining child custody jurisdiction, allowing enforcement of out-of-state custody orders, and providing temporary emergency jurisdiction over child custody matters. The bill defines key terms, specifies jurisdictional requirements, outlines notice and due process requirements, and details procedures for registering and enforcing out-of-state custody orders. The bill would take effect on July 1, 2019 and would apply to pending child custody proceedings commenced before the effective date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2618 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2618.pdf |
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