An Act regarding on behalf orders

This bill amends Massachusetts law to change how court orders protecting minors operate. It states that any order issued for a minor's protection automatically continues until the minor turns 18 (age of majority), unless the court specifies otherwise. When the minor reaches 18, the person seeking protection (the plaintiff) must appear in court on the order's expiration date to request an extension or a permanent order if needed for their safety. The bill directly affects minors under existing protective orders and the plaintiffs seeking continued court protection.