H 245
An Act regarding the use of aversive therapy
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Bill overview
This bill, H.245, aimed to prohibit the use of aversive therapy – treatments that intentionally cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence – for individuals with disabilities. The legislation sought to protect vulnerable populations from potentially harmful practices. Despite being referred to committees and undergoing a joint hearing, the bill ultimately failed to pass. Similar attempts to ban aversive therapy have been considered in Massachusetts in the past.
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Primary sponsor
Danielle W. Gregoire
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Danielle W. Gregoire
James B. Eldridge
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