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MA H3950
Bill
Status
3/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
David LeBoeuf
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AI Summary
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Parents with substance use disorder must be allowed to direct the creation of their DCF action plan and meet with the department before the plan is finalized
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Action plans must include a list of available and accessible resources for required services, and objective standards parents can meet to increase parenting time when visitation is restricted
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Parents may have a recovery coach or licensed alcohol and drug counselor present at any meeting with department employees or multi-disciplinary teams monitoring their case
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Family counseling must be permitted after a parent maintains recovery for at least 6 months, if appropriate and in the child's best interests
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All department employees must receive training on substance use disorders, including training from peers with lived experience who work in state agencies
Legislative Description
Relative to supporting parents in recovery from substance use disorder and enhancing child welfare
Last Action
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
1/29/2026