S 132
An Act allowing certain minors to consent to supportive services
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This bill, S.132, aims to allow certain minors to consent to receiving supportive services, including shelter, without requiring parental consent. It seeks to expand the ability of young people to access these vital resources independently. The legislation builds upon similar proposals and addresses the need for increased support for vulnerable youth in Massachusetts. This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities and subsequently reported favorably.
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