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MA H4495
Relative to ensuring the safety of residents of facilities under the authority of the Department of Developmental Services
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Introduced
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
In Committee
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to ensuring the safety of residents of facilities under the authority of the Department of Developmental Services
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure the safety of residents in facilities under the authority of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). It allows for the installation of video cameras at all entrances, exits, and common areas of DDS-operated private facilities, including community-based residential homes and group homes. The DDS is required to promulgate rules and regulations detailing the circumstances under which these video cameras may be used and to establish a system for maintaining the recorded images produced by the continuous video monitoring.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 03/05/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4495 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4495.pdf |
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