Katherine's Law provides domestic abuse protections, including MassHealth coverage and custody presumptions.
Katherine's Law amends Massachusetts law to provide protections for individuals and children who have suffered abuse. It offers MassHealth coverage for up to 12 months to those determined to have suffered abuse, regardless of income or asset level. The law also creates a rebuttable presumption against placing a child in custody with an abusive parent, defined as someone who has committed a pattern or serious incident of abuse. Additionally, it mandates training for professionals to recognize and report suspected child abuse or neglect.
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