Bill > S2213

This bill establishes a registry of caretakers found to have substantiated abuse against persons with intellectual disability or developmental disability. Key provisions include: 1. Creating the "Massachusetts Disability Abuse Registry" within the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to list caretakers with substantiated findings of abuse or financial exploitation against individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. 2. Requiring providers to check the registry before hiring and prohibiting them from hiring individuals whose names are on the registry, with penalties for noncompliance. 3. Providing whistleblower protections for employees who report abuse. 4. Limiting public access to the registry, allowing only providers, law enforcement, and certain government agencies to view the information. 5. Requiring an annual audit of the registry to ensure all substantiated findings are included and proper notifications are made. The bill aims to prevent further abuse of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities by identifying and restricting the employment of caregivers found to have substantiated abuse against this vulnerable population.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2213