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MA S1185
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Montigny
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AI Summary
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Courts prohibited from granting visitation rights to a parent convicted of rape (under MGL Chapter 265, sections 22-23B, or Chapter 272, sections 2-4) when seeking visitation with a child conceived during that rape
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Even without a conviction, courts must deny visitation rights when clear and convincing evidence establishes the rape occurred
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Amends Section 3 of Chapter 209C of the Massachusetts General Laws regarding children born out of wedlock
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Filed by Senator Mark C. Montigny (Second Bristol and Plymouth district) on January 13, 2025; referred to the Judiciary Committee
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Similar legislation was previously filed as Senate No. 1058 in the 2023-2024 legislative session
Legislative Description
Protecting victims of rape and their children
Last Action
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
12/18/2025