MA H2267

Bill

MA H2267

Relative to the mandated reporter law

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the reporting of neglect or abuse by mandated reporters. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the mandated reporter law in Massachusetts, requiring mandated reporters who have reasonable cause to believe a child is suffering from abuse, neglect, substance dependence at birth, sexual exploitation, or human trafficking to immediately report their suspicions to the department orally and file a written report within 48 hours. The bill also requires mandated reporters who become aware of a sexually exploitative relationship between a child under 18 and another mandated reporter to immediately report this to the department.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Diana Dizoglio (D), Mike Moore (D), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2267

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2267
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2267.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4874	Judiciary Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H76	To authorize the town of Foxborough to establish additional mandated reporters in the town of Foxborough for the purposes of the protection and care of children	No further action taken	Similar To
H77	To authorize the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish additional mandated reporters for the purpose of the protection and care of children	Accompanied a new draft, see H4491	Similar To

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