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MA H180

MA H180
Regarding the use of aversive therapy

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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 prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of aversive therapy, which involves procedures that cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence, on persons with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities in any program, agency, or facility funded, operated, licensed, or approved by the Commonwealth. The bill specifically bans hitting, pinching, electric shock, and other forms of physical contact or punishment that would be prohibited if used on non-disabled persons. It also prohibits the denial of basic necessities, such as sleep, food, shelter, and bathroom facilities, to persons with disabilities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (37)

Danielle Gregoire (D)*,  James Arena-Derosa (D),  Jenny Armini (D),  Natalie Blais (D),  Tony Cabral (D),  Simon Cataldo (D),  Nick Collins (D),  Jo Comerford (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Pat Duffy (D),  Lydia Edwards (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Rodney Elliott (D),  Paul Feeney (D),  Bill Galvin (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Joan Lovely (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Sam Montaño (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Steve Owens (D),  Pavel Payano (D),  Ted Philips (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Erika Uyterhoeven (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Susannah Whipps (I), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4711 (on 09/05/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H180
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H180.pdf
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