Category Archives: Government Affairs
The Arc Of Massachusetts Launches Innovation And Assistive Technology Task Force, Partnered With DDS And ADDP
Contact Your Representatives To Thank Them For Passing Nicky’s Law!
As you may have heard, the MA House of Representatives voted unanimously on Wednesday January 15 in a 154-0 vote to approve the Abuse Registry Bill known as Nicky’s Law (merged with Dana’s Law), “An act to protect individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from abuse.”
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BREAKING: Nicky’s Law Unanimously Passed By The House Of Representatives, 154-0
On January 15, the House of Representatives unanimously passed Nicky’s Law. More than 50 families gathered in the House Gallery to watch the vote and thank their Representatives and House leaders. The bill authorizes a registry to hold the names of employees who have committed acts of substantiated abuse which have resulted in serious physical injury or serious emotional injury for adults served by the Department of Developmental Services. The registry will be housed at the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC).
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‘Tis the Season to Ask Your Representative to Support Nicky’s Law in 2020!
This holiday season, use the form letter below to contact your State Representative to ask them to prioritize the Abuse Registry Bill also known as Nicky’s Law (H 4074) in the New Year.