An Act addressing investigations of reports of abuse and neglect

This bill amends three sections of Massachusetts law to remove language that restricts legal proceedings during abuse and neglect investigations. By deleting the phrase "During any investigation or evaluation reported under section," the legislation aims to clarify that ongoing inquiries into abuse or neglect do not automatically halt other legal actions. The changes directly affect the legal framework governing how abuse and neglect cases are handled, ensuring that investigations do not inherently pause related judicial processes.