Justina's law protects parents and guardians from abuse or neglect charges when following licensed medical or mental health providers' treatment.
Justina's law, also known as Massachusetts H1859, amends the state's General Laws to protect parents and legal guardians from being charged with abuse or neglect based solely on their decision to follow the recommended treatment of a licensed medical or mental health provider. This protection applies unless the decision involves immediate life-threatening care.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.