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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/15/2018
03/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the definitions of child abuse and child neglect in Department of Children and Families regulations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand the definitions of child abuse and child neglect in the regulations of the Department of Children and Families. Specifically, it adds "custodial parent opioid drug abuse or opioid drug dependence" to the definition of "Neglect" and includes the "sale, distribution or provision of drugs or alcohol to a child," "the use, storage or manufacture of chemicals or equipment in a child's presence," and "the manufacturing of a controlled substance in the presence of or on the premises with a child" to the definition of "Abuse." These changes are intended to address the growing opioid crisis and its impact on children's wellbeing.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4528 (on 05/24/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1963 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1963.pdf |
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