Mass. General Laws c.258E § 11A

On-behalf-of orders; expiration; determinations for extension

Updates

Added by St. 2026, c. 179, § 59, effective November 4, 2026

Section 11A

Any on-behalf-of order shall remain in effect after the minor reaches the age of majority unless otherwise ordered by the court. Upon the minor reaching the age of majority, the former minor may appear at court on the date and time the order is to expire, and the court shall determine whether to extend the order for any additional time reasonably necessary to protect them or to enter a permanent order.

Last updated:	August 6, 2026