An Act to amend the structure of the Commission of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

This bill restructures the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren by increasing its membership to 21 people and changing how they are selected. The new structure expands appointments to include representatives from various state agencies, elected officials, and the judiciary, while also adding three members nominated by current commission officers who must be grandparents or kinship caregivers with direct experience. Members will serve four-year terms, and the commission will continue its role as a resource to foster unity among families, advise lawmakers on relevant legislation, and evaluate state programs affecting these caregivers.