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S 1157

Massachusetts Senate bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: December 18, 2025.

An Act relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court.

Bill ID MA-194-S-1157
Session 194
Status failed
Committee The Judiciary
Senate failed 2025-12-18
Family / Children
Summary

SECTION 1. Chapter 208 of the General Laws is amended by striking out section 31, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section ...

Sponsor
Lewis, Jason M.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-12-18 Status failed
2025-12-18 Latest Action Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
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