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MA H3665

MA H3665
Establishing veterans’ service officers as mandated reporters


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to include veterans' service officers as mandated reporters of abuse to elderly persons and persons with disabilities. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill aims to include veterans' service officers as mandated reporters of abuse to elderly persons and persons with disabilities. Specifically, the bill amends two sections of the Massachusetts General Laws to add "veterans' service officers" to the list of individuals who are required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly or disabled individuals. This change would require veterans' service officers, in addition to other designated professionals such as social workers and council on aging outreach workers, to notify the appropriate authorities if they have reasonable cause to believe that an elderly person or person with a disability is being abused or neglected.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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