Bill > S2577

This bill updates terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. The key provisions of the bill: - Replaces the term "disabled persons protection commission" with "commission for the protection of persons with disabilities" throughout the relevant laws. - Amends the definition of key terms like "abuse," "caretaker," and "person with a disability" to update the language and scope. - Establishes a special investigative unit within the commission to handle reports of abuse involving alleged criminal conduct. - Clarifies the commission's authority to oversee investigations and refer matters to appropriate state agencies. - Enhances the commission's ability to protect persons with disabilities, including through the use of protective services. - Makes various other updates to the laws governing the commission to improve its operations and terminology. Overall, this bill aims to modernize the laws and practices related to protecting persons with disabilities from abuse and neglect.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J), Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2577