An Act strengthening the Attorney General’s tools to protect nursing home residents and other patients from abuse and neglect

This bill amends Massachusetts law to give the Attorney General the authority to file civil lawsuits against individuals who abuse, neglect, or mistreat nursing home residents and other patients. It establishes specific monetary penalties for these offenses, ranging from $25,000 for cases without injury to $250,000 if the abuse results in death. Additionally, the legislation sets a four-year time limit for filing these civil actions, ensuring cases are pursued within a defined period after the incident occurs.