MA H1886

Exempts persons retained by attorneys or employed by legal service providers from mandatory reporting requirements for elder abuse, disabled person abuse, and child abuse/neglect when information is learned through their work assisting with client representation

Amends Chapter 19A (elder affairs), Chapter 19C (disabled persons protection), Chapter 111 (patient/resident abuse in facilities), and Chapter 119 (child welfare) of Massachusetts General Laws

Prohibits boards of registration from requiring such persons to file abuse reports as a condition of licensure or imposing discipline for failure to report under these circumstances

Prevents the Disabled Persons Protection Commission from promulgating regulations that would require these individuals to report abuse or reportable conditions learned through legal work

Protects information obtained in connection with attorney retention or legal service employment from disclosure requirements during child abuse investigations under Section 51B