An Act clarifying insurance liability for foster care providers
This bill amends Massachusetts law to protect foster care providers from being held financially responsible for injuries or property damage caused by the state, its employees, or third parties. It specifically applies to organizations contracted by the Department of Children and Families to care for children and youth. By clarifying that these providers cannot be sued for negligence resulting from the state's actions, the legislation aims to shield them from liability in situations where the state or others are at fault.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sally Kerans
DDemocratic
Co
Jack Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
James Arena-DeRosa
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Comerford
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsay Sabadosa
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Kushmerek
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Higgins
DDemocratic
Co
Paul Donato
DDemocratic
Co
Sam Montaño
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Ultrino
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about H 1600
Scope: MA
Hi! I can help you understand H 1600. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline