Massachusetts H2386 prohibits healthcare professionals from engaging in torture or abusive treatment of prisoners.

Massachusetts H2386 prohibits healthcare professionals from engaging in torture or abusive treatment of prisoners. This includes using their skills to inflict severe pain or suffering, or to intimidate or coerce a prisoner. The bill defines torture and abusive treatment according to international treaties and U.S. and Massachusetts law. It also mandates that healthcare professionals report suspected torture or abuse to appropriate authorities. The act applies regardless of whether the conduct occurs within or outside Massachusetts, and whether by government or non-government actors.

Massachusetts H2386 prohibits healthcare professionals from engaging in torture or abusive treatment of prisoners.

Massachusetts H2386 prohibits healthcare professionals from engaging in torture or abusive treatment of prisoners. This includes using their skills to inflict severe pain or suffering, or to intimidate or coerce a prisoner. The bill defines torture and abusive treatment according to international treaties and U.S. and Massachusetts law. It also mandates that healthcare professionals report suspected torture or abuse to appropriate authorities. The act applies regardless of whether the conduct occurs within or outside Massachusetts, and whether by government or non-government actors.