An Act to update Nicky's Law to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, known as ‘Nicky’s Law,’ aims to strengthen protections for individuals with disabilities participating in MassHealth day habilitation programs. It updates existing legislation to ensure these programs provide adequate support and safeguards for participants. The bill seeks to improve the quality and accessibility of services offered within these programs, focusing on the well-being of individuals with disabilities.
Key provisions
- Updates existing legislation to enhance protections for individuals with disabilities in day habilitation programs.
- Aims to improve the quality of services provided within MassHealth day habilitation programs.
- Specifically targets the needs of individuals with disabilities participating in these programs.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- The Senate Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities reported favorably on the bill.
- The Senate recommended that the bill ought to pass.
- The bill was read third and passed to be engrossed.
- The House referred the bill to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Individuals with disabilities
- Families of individuals with disabilities
- MassHealth recipients
- Day habilitation program participants
- Healthcare providers
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
David Paul Linsky
David T. Vieira
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