S 1134 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act clarifying insurance liability for foster care providers

This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify that foster care providers contracted by the state are not liable for injuries or property damage caused by the negligence of the state, its employees, or third parties. It directly affects organizations and individuals who provide foster care services under contracts with the Department of Children and Families. The key provision removes potential legal responsibility from these providers when accidents occur due to the actions or inactions of government entities or outside parties. This change aims to define the scope of liability more clearly within the existing legal framework.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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