HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1157        FILED ON: 1/15/2019

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 93

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Daniel Cahill

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act regarding transparency for individuals and guardians.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Daniel Cahill

10th Essex

1/15/2019


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1157        FILED ON: 1/15/2019

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 93

By Mr. Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 93) of Daniel Cahill that the Department of Developmental Services make available certain information on corporate and state-operated provider agencies.  Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-First General Court
(2019-2020)

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An Act regarding transparency for individuals and guardians.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Notwithstanding any general or special law or rule or regulation to the contrary, the Department of Developmental Services shall make available through its website easily accessible, summarized, comparative information on each corporate and state-operated provider agency regarding licensure and quality assurance survey results; licensure and contract status; and substantiated findings of abuse, egregious neglect, and exploitation. The Department shall adopt rules regarding the posting of this information and shall inform individuals and guardians of its availability.