MA S1134

Bill

MA S1134

Clarifying insurance liability for foster care providers

Introduced
02/16/2023

In Committee
02/16/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to clarify insurance liability for foster care providers. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to clarify insurance liability for foster care providers in Massachusetts. It proposes to amend Chapter 119 of the General Laws by inserting a new section that states providers of foster care services contracted by the state's Department of Children and Families shall not be held liable for injuries or property damage caused by the negligence or actions/inactions of the state, its employees, or other third parties.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

John Velis (D)*, Jo Comerford (D), Jamie Eldridge (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1134

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1134
BillText	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1134.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H130	Relative to the placement of children in foster care	No further action taken	Similar To
H1600	Clarifying insurance liability for foster care providers	Accompanied a study order, see H4517	Similar To
H195	Relative to educational support for children in foster care	Accompanied a new draft, see S2804	Similar To
S2612	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judicial matters.	No further action taken	Replaced by
S2803	Establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care	No further action taken	Similar To

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