H 2032
An Act relative to grandparent visitation rights
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Bill overview
This bill, H.2032, aimed to establish legal rights for grandparents to seek visitation with their grandchildren. The proposed legislation sought to clarify the circumstances under which grandparents could petition a court for visitation, particularly in situations where the parents have restricted or terminated contact. Despite multiple hearings and committee consideration, the bill ultimately failed to pass the Massachusetts legislature. Several similar bills have been proposed in the past, reflecting ongoing interest in this issue.
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Primary sponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.2032 194th (Current)
An Act relative to grandparent visitation rights
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2032) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to visitation rights for grandparents. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2032
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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