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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 indemnifying parents and legal guardians who have followed medical care recommended by licensed medical or mental health providers. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Justina's Law," aims to protect parents and legal guardians from being charged with child abuse or neglect if they have sought medical care for their child, received a diagnosis from a licensed provider, and are following the recommended course of treatment. It prohibits mandatory reporters from filing abuse or neglect reports solely based on a parent's decision to follow a licensed provider's advice, even in cases where there is a disagreement among providers, unless there is clear and convincing evidence of immediate life-threatening conditions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1656 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1656.pdf |
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