An Act clarifying the child removal statute

This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify when a court can order the removal of a child from their home. It requires judges to find that removing the child provides a direct benefit that outweighs any harm, such as losing regular contact with the non-custodial parent. The change directly affects family court proceedings involving child custody and safety cases. By adding this specific standard, the legislation aims to ensure that removals occur only when the child's well-being is clearly improved.