Bill > H197

This bill establishes a special commission to investigate the challenges faced by comprehensive foster care providers in Massachusetts when obtaining and maintaining foster care liability insurance. The commission will be composed of diverse stakeholders, including legislators, government officials, representatives from the Children's League of Massachusetts, insurance providers, foster care providers, and individuals with personal experience in the foster care system. The commission's primary tasks include gathering data on insurance liability costs for foster care providers in Massachusetts and nationally, analyzing insurance claims, examining barriers to obtaining insurance, researching best practices from other states, and soliciting input from relevant parties. The ultimate goal is to identify solutions that can help alleviate the financial and administrative burdens of liability insurance for foster care providers. The commission is required to submit its findings and legislative recommendations to the Senate and House Clerks by October 1, 2025, with all appointments to be made within 30 days of the resolve's effective date.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H197