Bill > H89

This bill aims to prohibit the use of aversive therapy, which involves procedures that cause physical pain or deny a humane existence, for individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. Specifically, it seeks to amend existing law to prevent any program, agency, or facility funded, operated, licensed, or approved by the Commonwealth from administering treatments like hitting, pinching, or electric shock to change behavior, or using any physical contact or punishment that would be illegal if applied to a non-disabled person. Furthermore, the bill would forbid such programs from denying individuals reasonable access to essential needs like sleep, food, shelter, bedding, and bathroom facilities, ensuring they are afforded a humane existence.