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
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. 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
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Velis
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Comerford
DDemocratic
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