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MA S1194
MA S1194Prohibiting the participation of health care professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit the participation of health care professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits health care professionals from participating in the torture or abusive treatment of prisoners. It defines key terms like "abusive treatment," "health care professional," "interrogation," and "torture." The bill outlines specific actions that health care professionals are prohibited from engaging in, such as using their knowledge or skills to help create harmful conditions of confinement, or participating in prisoner interrogations. It also requires health care professionals to report any reasonable suspicion of torture or abusive treatment. The bill applies to conduct inside or outside Massachusetts, committed by governmental or non-governmental entities, and under actual or asserted color of law. It does not expand the lawful scope of practice for health care professionals.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2422 (on 04/12/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1194 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1194.pdf |
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