Bill
Bill > H3870
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Introduced
04/25/2023
04/25/2023
In Committee
05/18/2023
05/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a protection and advocacy system for investigating abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of persons with disabilities occurring and advocating for the civil and human rights of such persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a protection and advocacy system in Massachusetts to investigate abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of persons with disabilities, and advocate for their civil and human rights. The system will be an independent private nonprofit organization designated under federal law to carry out these functions. The bill grants the system broad authority to access facilities, records, and individuals with disabilities, and to take legal action to protect their rights. The bill also requires state agencies to cooperate with the system and provide it with information, such as death reports of persons with disabilities and lists of individuals in state-operated mental health facilities who are ready for discharge. The bill aims to ensure that people with disabilities in Massachusetts have full access to the services and protections provided by the protection and advocacy system.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4711 (on 09/05/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3870 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3870.pdf |
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