MA S52

Bill

Updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
03/26/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill updates terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. The key provisions of the bill include: - Replacing the term "disabled persons protection commission" with "commission for the protection of persons with disabilities" throughout the relevant laws. - Updating terminology by replacing "disabled person" with "person with a disability" in various sections. - Modifying the definitions of key terms like "abuse," "caretaker," and "mandated reporter" to be more person-centered. - Establishing the "Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities" and specifying its membership, responsibilities, and procedures. - Enhancing the investigative authority and procedures of the commission, including the ability to refer cases to relevant state agencies and oversee the provision of protective services. - Strengthening protections and services for persons with disabilities who have experienced abuse or are at risk of harm. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the language and processes related to protecting the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (33)

Mike Barrett (D), Michael Brady (D), Thomas Calter (D), Mike Connolly (D), Viriato deMacedo (R), Sal DiDomenico (D), Carolyn Dykema (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Jennifer Flanagan (D), Susan Gifford (R), Anne Gobi (D), Donald Humason (R), Brad Jones (R), Hannah Kane (R), John Keenan (D), Kay Khan (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Eric Lesser (D), Jason Lewis (D), Joan Lovely (D), Thomas McGee (D), Mike Moore (D), Matt Muratore (R), Patrick O'Connor (R), Elizabeth Poirier (R), Denise Provost (D), John Rogers (D), John Scibak (D), Tom Stanley (D), Bruce Tarr (R), James Timilty (D), Walter Timilty (D), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/26/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S52

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S52
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S52.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1958	Updating the terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities	No further action taken	Similar To
H2100	Relative to absentee voting	Accompanied a study order, see H4252	Similar To
S288	Supporting the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
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S76	Protecting disabled persons from financial exploitation	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S78	Establishing the miracle league of Massachusetts	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S812	Relating to parental choice of terminology in certain domestic relations matters	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To

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