An Act establishing a designation of a state protection and advocacy system
Summary
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber and Samantha Montaño for legislation to establish a protection and advocacy system for investigating abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of persons with disabilities occurring and advocating for the civil and human rights of such persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
May 2023
Senate Passage
May 2023
Governor
Introduced Apr 25, 2023
Last action Sep 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
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
May 22, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 18, 2023
Committee
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
lower
Apr 25, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Rules
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Christine Barber
DDemocratic
Co
Sam Montaño
DDemocratic
Co
Vanna Howard
DDemocratic
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