Bill > S117

This bill updates terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. The key provisions include: - Changing the name from the "disabled persons protection commission" to the "commission for the protection of persons with disabilities" throughout the relevant laws. - Updating definitions and procedures related to investigating abuse or neglect of persons with disabilities, including expanding the types of abuse that can be investigated, clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the commission and state agencies, and strengthening requirements for reporting and investigating alleged abuse. - Providing the commission greater authority and oversight over investigations and protective services for persons with disabilities, including the ability to conduct its own investigations and refer matters to other agencies as appropriate. - Making various other technical and clarifying changes to the laws governing the commission and its work to protect persons with disabilities from abuse. Overall, the bill aims to update terminology and strengthen the commission's ability to effectively investigate and address abuse and neglect of persons with disabilities in Massachusetts.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S117