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
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.
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