Establishes a state protection and advocacy system to investigate abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of persons with disabilities.

The bill establishes a protection and advocacy system in Massachusetts to investigate incidents of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of persons with disabilities. The system will advocate for the civil and human rights of individuals with developmental, emotional, and mental health disabilities. It will have the authority to inspect records, access facilities, and pursue legal remedies. The system must maintain confidentiality of records and information, except when reporting incidents to appropriate agencies.

Establishes a state protection and advocacy system to investigate abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of persons with disabilities.

The bill establishes a protection and advocacy system in Massachusetts to investigate incidents of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of persons with disabilities. The system will advocate for the civil and human rights of individuals with developmental, emotional, and mental health disabilities. It will have the authority to inspect records, access facilities, and pursue legal remedies. The system must maintain confidentiality of records and information, except when reporting incidents to appropriate agencies.