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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to protecting elders from bullying. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill amends various sections of Chapter 19A of the Massachusetts General Laws to provide protections for elders against bullying. It defines "bullying" as an act of intimidation or harassment that causes a reasonable person to fear for their physical safety or property. The bill requires the Department of Elder Affairs or its designated agency to submit copies of any reports of elder abuse or bullying to the Department of Housing and Community Development if the elder is a recipient of state or federal rental housing assistance. The bill also adds references to "bullying" alongside existing references to "abuse" throughout the elder abuse reporting and protective services statutes.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4537 (on 04/29/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H647 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H647.pdf |
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