MA S843

Bill

Relative to privileged communications

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
04/05/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to privileged communications. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to create an exception for certain individuals who are retained by attorneys or employed by legal service providers from mandatory reporting requirements related to abuse or neglect of the elderly, disabled, or children. Specifically, the bill states that individuals assisting attorneys or employed by legal service providers are not required to report suspected abuse or neglect if the information came to them through their work with the attorney or legal service provider. This is intended to protect privileged communications between clients and their legal representatives.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Jamie Eldridge (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/05/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S843

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S843
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S843.pdf

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H3387	Relative to the protection of energy ratepayers by the Attorney General	Accompanied a study order, see H4651	Similar To
S1483	Relative to victim witness advocate retirement	Accompanied H2560	Similar To
S1823	Relative to the protection of energy ratepayers by the Attorney General	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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