Bill > H1149

This bill prohibits healthcare professionals from participating in the torture or abusive treatment of prisoners. It defines key terms like "healthcare professional," "torture," "abusive treatment," and "prisoner." The bill outlines specific prohibited conduct, such as providing means or knowledge to facilitate torture, being present during torture, or altering medical records to hide evidence of abuse. However, it allows healthcare professionals to participate in certain activities like restraining prisoners for health or safety reasons, conducting research with proper safeguards, and providing training on non-abusive interrogation techniques. The bill also imposes a duty to report suspected torture or abuse and establishes that violation of the law can occur even if the healthcare professional is not acting in their professional capacity. Finally, the bill clarifies that it does not expand the lawful scope of practice for any healthcare professional.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1149