Establishes the Leslie law to enhance safety and accountability in foster care.

The Leslie law mandates the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) to equip out-of-home care facilities with surveillance cameras in public spaces following allegations of abuse. Social workers must wear body-worn cameras during emergency removals and investigations. Foster children receive medical alert devices, annual comprehensive medical evaluations, and functional cell phones. DCF must report on the outcomes of emergency removals, use of medical alert devices, and the rate of escalation involving law enforcement. Non-compliance may result in the waiver of immunity.

Establishes the Leslie law to enhance safety and accountability in foster care.

The Leslie law mandates the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) to equip out-of-home care facilities with surveillance cameras in public spaces following allegations of abuse. Social workers must wear body-worn cameras during emergency removals and investigations. Foster children receive medical alert devices, annual comprehensive medical evaluations, and functional cell phones. DCF must report on the outcomes of emergency removals, use of medical alert devices, and the rate of escalation involving law enforcement. Non-compliance may result in the waiver of immunity.