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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
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
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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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S72 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S72.pdf |
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