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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 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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3369 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3369.pdf |
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