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MA H4393

MA H4393
Updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities

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Introduced
02/15/2024
In Committee
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities

AI Summary

This bill updates terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Key provisions include: - Changing the name from the "Disabled Persons Protection Commission" to the "Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities" throughout the law. - Defining key terms like "abuse", "caretaker", "mandated reporter", and "person with a disability". - Establishing a special investigative unit within the Commission to handle allegations of criminal conduct. - Clarifying the Commission's investigative procedures and referral process to other state agencies. - Expanding the Commission's authority to furnish protective services to persons with disabilities. - Updating language and procedures related to mandated reporting, confidentiality, and the abuse registry. - Making other technical and conforming changes to the law. The overall goal is to modernize the terminology and strengthen the investigation and protection of persons with disabilities who may be at risk of abuse.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (57)

Jim Arciero (D),  James Arena-Derosa (D),  Mike Barrett (D),  Jay Barrows (R),  Michael Brady (D),  Simon Cataldo (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Michelle Ciccolo (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Angelo D'Emilia (R),  David DeCoste (R),  Carol Doherty (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Paul Donato (D),  William Driscoll Jr. (D),  Pat Duffy (D),  Ryan Fattman (R),  Kim Ferguson (R),  Sean Garballey (D),  Denise Garlick (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Jessica Giannino (D),  Danielle Gregoire (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Russell Holmes (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Steven Howitt (R),  Brad Jones (R),  Hannah Kane (R),  Patrick Kearney (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Kathy LaNatra (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  David Linsky (D),  Christopher Markey (D),  Joe McKenna (R),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Sam Montaño (D),  Frank Moran (D),  Susan Moran (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Steve Owens (D),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Adrianne Ramos (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Dave Robertson (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Margaret Scarsdale (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Alyson Sullivan (R),  Bruce Tarr (R),  Marcus Vaughn (R),  Susannah Whipps (I),  Bud Williams (D), 

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (Joint)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4393
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4393.pdf
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