MA S926

Bill

MA S926

Relative to the mandated reporter law

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the reporting of neglect or abuse by mandated reporters. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the mandated reporter law in Massachusetts. It requires mandated reporters, such as professionals who work with children, to immediately report to the Department of Children and Families any reasonable belief that a child is suffering from physical or emotional abuse, neglect, substance dependence at birth, sexual exploitation, or human trafficking. Mandated reporters must also report any awareness of a sexually exploitative relationship between a child under 18 and another mandated reporter. The reports must be made orally and followed up with a written report within 48 hours.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Diana Dizoglio (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Becca Rausch (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S926

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S926
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S926.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3215	Establishing veterans’ service officers as mandated reporters	Accompanied a study order, see H4404	Similar To
H90	To authorize the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish additional mandated reporters for the purpose of the protection and care of children	Accompanied a study order, see H5088	Similar To
S2496	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judicial issues	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S47	To authorize the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish additional mandated reporters for the purpose of the protection and care of children	Accompanied a study order, see S2532	Similar To
S977	Relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust and providers of transportation	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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