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MA H3369

Titled Justina's law


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to indemnifying parents and legal guardians who have followed medical care recommended by a licensed medical or mental health provider. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill, titled "Justina's Law," aims to protect parents and legal guardians who follow the medical care recommendations of licensed medical or mental health providers. The key provisions are: (1) parents or legal guardians cannot be charged with child abuse or neglect for following the diagnosis and prescribed treatment of a licensed provider, and (2) mandatory reporters cannot file abuse or neglect reports solely based on a parent's decision to follow the recommended treatment plan, except in cases of immediate life-threatening conditions where there is clear and convincing evidence to override the parent's decision.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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