H 1720
An Act relative to court approved parent education program
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Bill overview
This bill proposed establishing a court-approved parent education program to be utilized in certain probate proceedings. The program aimed to provide support and resources to parents involved in legal matters, particularly those related to child custody or family court. It sought to improve parenting skills and potentially reduce the need for further legal intervention. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass the legislature.
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Colleen M. Garry
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Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.1720 194th (Current)
An Act relative to court approved parent education program
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1720) of Colleen M. Garry relative to a court approved parent education program in certain probate proceedings. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1720
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 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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