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MA H2256
Prohibiting the participation of healthcare professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit the participation of healthcare professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits healthcare professionals from participating in the torture or abusive treatment of prisoners. It defines key terms like "healthcare professional," "torture," and "abusive treatment," and outlines specific prohibited conduct, such as providing means or knowledge to facilitate torture, being present during torture, or participating in prisoner interrogations. The bill requires healthcare professionals to report suspected torture or abuse, and allows for mitigation of violations in certain circumstances. The bill applies regardless of where the conduct occurs or who the perpetrator is, and does not expand the lawful scope of practice for healthcare professionals.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Mike Day (D)*,
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5198 (on 09/06/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2256 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2256.pdf |
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