An Act relative to the protection of children
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to the protection of children,’ is a petition seeking to enhance safeguards for children in Massachusetts. It directs the Judiciary committee to study the current protections in place and to consider potential improvements. The bill’s purpose is to examine and potentially strengthen measures related to child safety and well-being within the state.
Key provisions
- Directs the Judiciary committee to study child protection measures.
- Requires the committee to consider potential improvements to existing safeguards.
- May examine relevant laws and practices related to child safety.
- The bill is accompanied by a study order (H5281).
Who is affected
- Children
- Families
- Judiciary Committee
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill initiates a study order to assess current child protection measures.
- It seeks to identify areas where existing laws or practices could be strengthened.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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