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MA H626
Relative to establishing multi-disciplinary teams with district attorneys to investigate elder abuse
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing multi-disciplinary teams with district attorneys to investigate elder abuse. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill establishes multi-disciplinary teams with district attorneys to investigate elder abuse. The teams will consist of representatives from the protective service agency, the district attorney's office, the council on aging, and an additional member with experience in elder abuse or criminal justice. The teams will review, evaluate, and monitor the services provided to individuals named in abuse reports, make recommendations for changes or additions to those services, and advise on the possibility of prosecution or diversionary alternatives. The teams will have access to confidential data from the protective service agency and will provide monthly reports to the Secretary of Elder Affairs, who will then compile the reports and share them with various government entities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4401 (on 08/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H626 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H626.pdf |
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