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MA H2032

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Vaughn

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 39D of Chapter 119 of the General Laws to establish new requirements for grandparent visitation petitions
  • Petitions must include a verified complaint based on personal knowledge with admissible facts, demonstrating the affiant's competence to testify and avoiding conclusory statements
  • Courts must appoint a guardian ad litem for the minor child at the sole expense of the petitioning grandparent, without input from any party
  • Grandparent visitation cases must be assigned to mediation upon filing of the petition

Legislative Description

Relative to grandparent visitation rights

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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