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MA S1084

MA S1084
Relative to bullying in public housing


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
08/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to bullying in public housing. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to address bullying in public housing and other covered residential communities that are subsidized by the federal government or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It establishes a statewide tenant protective services ombuds program to provide resources and support to targets of bullying, monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws and policies, and receive and refer complaints. The bill defines key terms like "bullying," "cyber-bullying," "group or social bullying," and "mobbing," and requires owner/managers to report instances of bullying to the ombuds program. It also imposes penalties for making malicious false reports or attempting to prevent or retaliate against good faith reports of bullying.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5276 (on 09/19/2022)

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