H 174 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities

This bill updates the official name of a state agency from the "disabled persons protection commission" to the "commission for the protection of persons with disabilities" to reflect more inclusive language. The legislation directly affects the agency's legal standing and its interactions with individuals and organizations by amending multiple sections of state law. It also clarifies key definitions used in investigations, such as specifying who counts as a "caretaker" and listing various professionals who must report suspected abuse. These changes aim to modernize terminology and ensure consistent definitions for protecting people with disabilities without altering the core investigative functions of the commission.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors

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