H2032

Relative to grandparent visitation rights

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2032 amends grandparent visitation rights by requiring verified complaints and appointing guardians ad litem.

Massachusetts H2032 amends the state's laws concerning grandparent visitation rights. It requires that petitions for visitation include verified complaints and mandates the appointment of a guardian ad litem for the minor child. This guardian is tasked with assigning the issue of grandparent visitation for mediation, all at the petitioning grandparent's expense and without input from other parties.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 22, 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 14, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 14, 2025

House

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