An Act prohibiting court ordered visitation rights to any persons convicted of criminal offenses against a minor

This bill prohibits Massachusetts courts from ordering unsupervised visitation for parents convicted of specific crimes against children, including sexual abuse and other offenses listed in state statutes. Under the new rules, a judge can only grant unsupervised visitation if the child is of a suitable age, agrees to the arrangement, and a guardian ad litem determines that such contact serves the child's best interest. The law directly affects family court proceedings involving parents with criminal records who seek to maintain contact with their children. By adding these restrictions to existing child welfare laws, the legislation aims to prioritize child safety while still allowing for supervised visitation when appropriate.