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MA S72

To increase the safety of individuals with disabilities living in group homes


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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

For legislation to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities living in group homes. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities living in group homes. It establishes a Disability Abuse Registry that tracks caregivers with substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or exploitation against individuals with disabilities. The registry prohibits these caregivers from working at facilities and programs licensed, contracted, or regulated by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). Providers must review the registry before hiring and on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance. The bill also requires caregivers to be placed on administrative leave during investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and imposes monetary sanctions on providers for failing to check the registry prior to hiring.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2343 (on 09/19/2019)

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