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H1818 • 2025

An Act regarding on behalf orders

An Act regarding on behalf orders

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Sponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
Last action
2026-03-26
Official status
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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An Act regarding on behalf orders

An Act regarding on behalf orders By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act regarding on behalf orders By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
  • 1818) of Meghan K.
  • Kilcoyne relative to orders issued to minor children.
  • The Judiciary.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-26 House

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

  2. 2025-10-20 Joint

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

  3. 2025-06-05 Joint

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

  4. 2025-02-27 House

    Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

  5. 2025-02-27 Senate

    Senate concurred

  6. House

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

Official Summary Text

An Act regarding on behalf orders
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1818) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to orders issued to minor children. The Judiciary.

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Bill H.1818

Chapter 209A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:

Section 9A.

Orders Protecting Minors.

Any on behalf of order or order relative to minor children, remains in effect after the minor reaches the age of majority unless otherwise ordered by the court. Upon reaching the age of majority, the plaintiff may appear at court on the date and time the order is to expire, and the court shall determine whether or not to extend the order for any additional time reasonably necessary to protect the plaintiff or to enter a permanent order.

Chapter 258E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:

Section 11A.

Orders Protecting Minors.

Any order issued on behalf of a minor remains in effect after the minor reaches the majority unless otherwise ordered by the court. Upon reaching the age of majority, the plaintiff may appear at court on the date and time the order is to expire, and the court shall determine whether or not to extend the order for any additional time reasonably necessary to protect the plaintiff or to enter a permanent order.

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