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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/14/2018
05/14/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to protecting elders and persons with disabilities. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to enhance protections for elders and persons with disabilities. It adds definitions for "assisted living residence" and "personal care services provider" to the state's elder abuse reporting and registry laws. The bill expands the list of mandatory reporters of elder abuse and mistreatment to include additional healthcare professionals, and requires assisted living residences and homemaker agencies to consult the abuse registry before hiring employees. The legislation also strengthens the state's abuse registry system, including allowing for suspensions of individuals found to have abused or neglected patients or misappropriated their property, and permanent suspensions for those convicted of related crimes.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2551 (on 06/14/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S350 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S350.pdf |
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