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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Resolve S.164 194th (Current)

Resolve establishing the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 164) of Michael O. Moore and Mark C. Montigny that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Michael O. Moore
The bill would create a commission to study and make recommendations related to childcare and protection cases in the Commonwealth. Specifically, the bill implements the first recommendation of the report published by the Office of the Child Advocate to make recommendations regarding how a child’s welfare and best interest are currently presented in Care and Protection cases and what changes may be needed to ensure that a parents’ rights are appropriately balanced with a child’s needs.
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