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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.466 194th (Current)

An Act protecting vulnerable elders from abuse

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 466) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect vulnerable elders from abuse. Elder Affairs.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
James B. Eldridge
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs is normally the state agency tasked with ensuring that Massachusetts elders are protected from abuse and harm, but unfortunately, the agency's authority does not extend to a number of specific settings elders might reside, like prisons and jails, group homes, or other non-traditional housing. This bill expands EOEA's authority to conduct investigations even in these less common settings and ensure that ALL elders in Massachusetts have protection from abuse.
* 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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