H2002

Relative to parental visitation and custody for children of rape victims

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2002 amends parental visitation and custody laws for children conceived in rape.

Massachusetts H2002 changes the law to prevent courts from granting visitation rights to a parent convicted of rape if they seek visitation with the child conceived during the rape. This change applies unless the child, once they turn 18 or are legally emancipated, files for visitation or custody. The bill targets specific sections of the General Laws related to rape convictions.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order