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MA S119
MA S119To update Nicky's Law to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to update Nicky's Law, a law that protects individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. The key provision is the expansion of the definition of "employer" to include entities that provide services or treatment to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities under certain contracts, funding, licenses, or agreements, including those with MassHealth to provide day habilitation services. This change aims to extend the protective measures of Nicky's Law to a broader range of service providers and settings for individuals with disabilities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Mike Moore (D)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Vanna Howard (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
John Keenan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Becca Rausch (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
Health
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S119 | 03/11/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S119.pdf | 03/11/2023 |
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