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MA S350

Protecting elders and persons with disabilities


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/14/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2551 (on 06/14/2018)

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