MA H93

Bill

MA H93

Regarding the use of aversive therapy

Introduced
01/30/2017

In Committee
01/30/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of procedures that cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities in any program, agency, or facility funded, operated, licensed, or approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Specifically, it bans the use of aversive techniques like hitting, pinching, and electric shock, as well as any form of physical contact or punishment that would be prohibited on a non-disabled person. The bill also prohibits the denial of basic needs like sleep, food, shelter, and access to bathroom facilities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Michelle DuBois (D), Danielle Gregoire (D), Jonathan Hecht (D), Louis Kafka (D), Denise Provost (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4792 (on 07/23/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H93

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H93
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H93.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H112	Affirming inclusion of people with disabilities on commissions of the Commonwealth	No further action taken	Similar To
H4168	To enhance employment outcomes and strengthening workforce development programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H4792	Children, families, and persons with disabilities	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H708	Further clarifying the rights of persons with disabilities	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H933	Relative to the protection of persons with disabilities	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H98	Relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities	No further action taken	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
S514	Providing for coverage of necessary aqua therapy	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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