H 1714
An Act increasing parental involvement with childcare
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to increase the involvement of non-custodial parents in their children’s childcare arrangements. It aims to establish a framework for non-custodial parents to have a meaningful role in decisions related to their children’s care, potentially addressing concerns about parental alienation or ensuring consistent care practices. The bill’s specific details regarding the mechanisms for increased involvement are currently under study by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for non-custodial parents to receive information about their children’s childcare.
- May require non-custodial parents to participate in childcare-related meetings or discussions.
- Could establish guidelines for communication between custodial and non-custodial parents regarding childcare.
- Facilitates a study order to examine best practices for parental involvement in childcare.
Who is affected
- Parents of children receiving childcare
- Custodial parents
- Non-custodial parents
- Childcare providers
- The Massachusetts judiciary
Notable changes
- The bill is currently undergoing a study order to determine the most effective ways to increase non-custodial parental involvement.
- It builds upon previous legislative efforts to address similar issues.
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsor
Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.1714 194th (Current)
An Act increasing parental involvement with childcare
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1714) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the involvement of non-custodial parents in child care. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1714
| 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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