Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

S1219 — An Act relative to visitation rights of grandparents

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill addresses visitation rights for grandparents.

This bill focuses on the rights of grandparents to visit their grandchildren. It aims to clarify and possibly expand the legal framework surrounding these visitation rights.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may see an alteration in how visitation rights are structured, potentially facilitating grandparent access.

Summary

An Act relative to visitation rights of grandparents

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The bill allows courts to consider a grandparent's preexisting relationship with a minor when determining visitation rights but clarifies that such a relationship is not required for granting those rights.

  • Section 39D of Chapter 119

    Where the state has custody of a minor or a court has awarded temporary guardianship of a minor to a non-parent, the court may consider whether the minor has a preexisting relationship with a grandparent in determining if visitation rights would be in the best interest of the child; provided, however, that such preexisting relationship shall not be a necessity for awarding said visitation rights.

    This addition specifies that courts can consider a grandparent's relationship with a minor for visitation decisions but does not make it a requirement.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1219 do?
An Act relative to visitation rights of grandparents
Who sponsors S1219?
S1219 is sponsored by Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican).
What is the current status of S1219?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S1219?
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