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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1007 194th (Current)

An Act to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1007) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. Housing.

Bill Information

Presenter:
Joan B. Lovely
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

Adds a new Section 61 to GL Chapter 121B (Housing and Urban Renewal) to prohibit bullying of elder residents of housing developments subsidized by the state or federal government; defines the practices considered as bullying and cyberbullying; directs the Public Safety Division of the Attorney General's office to consult with other agencies and develop a model plan and curriculum for preventing bullying of elders; requires each residential community to develop and implement its own plan to address bullying and lists the components that must be included in the plan; requires staff at said residential communities to undergo ongoing professional development related to bullying prevention and remediation.

* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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