H 257 Massachusetts House · 192nd Legislature (2021-2022)

An Act providing timely court oversight of DCF’s custody decisions and protecting children from unnecessary removals and trauma

Summary

By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 257) of Joan Meschino relative to providing timely court oversight of custody decisions of the Department of Children and Families and protecting children from unnecessary removals and trauma. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2021

Committee Review

Mar 2021

Senate Passage

Mar 2021

Governor

Introduced Mar 29, 2021 Last action Sep 15, 2022

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Committee

Mar 29, 2021

Upper · Passed

Senate concurred

upper

Mar 29, 2021

Committee

Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors