MA H3030

Bill

To define abuse and neglect of a child

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further define abuse and neglect of children. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to further define the terms "abuse" and "neglect" of children in the state of Massachusetts. It provides detailed definitions for "physical abuse," "sexual abuse," and "neglect," clarifying that abuse can be committed by any individual, not just a caregiver, and that neglect can occur through deliberate, negligent, or inability-related actions, but not due solely to economic hardship or a child's handicapping condition. The bill also specifies that actual injury, whether physical or emotional, is not required for neglect to be considered. This legislation seeks to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the different forms of child abuse and neglect to better protect the wellbeing of children in the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Paul Brodeur (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Bruce Tarr (R), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3030

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3030
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3030.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H109	Providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations	No further action taken	Similar To
H187	Relative to the sale of children’s jewelry	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H3740	Relative to language opportunity for our kids	Reported by H4032	Similar To
H3944	Relative to protecting children	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H4874	Judiciary Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H926	Banning partial birth abortions	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H934	Relative to unborn children	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H981	Relative to child testimony	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H984	Relative to the safety of children in camps	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S2070	For language opportunity for our kids	Accompanied H3740	Similar To
S2100	Concerning the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2125	Similar Bills	See H3740	Similar To
S2259	Improving augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities	Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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