MA S96

Bill

MA S96

Relative to the well being of children

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/25/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the well being of children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 32 of Chapter 119 of the General Laws to require the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to establish a list of psychotropic medications, which are drugs that affect a person's mood, thinking, and behavior. These medications will not be administered to a child without prior notification to the DCF by the child's guardian, family member, or caregiver responsible for their medical care. This notification must include the reason for the medication, the dosage, and any known side effects, unless it is a medical emergency as defined by the department.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D)*, Diana Dizoglio (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2306 (on 06/02/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S96

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S96
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S96
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S96.pdf

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