HD.2660 An Act regarding the use of aversive therapy

Sponsor: Rep. Danielle Gregoire

This bill prohibits the use of physical pain to change the behavior of a person with a physical, intellectual, or developmental disability. It also prohibits programs treating persons with disabilities from denying them reasonable sleep, food, shelter, bathroom access, and other human needs.

For more information, contact Samantha Fein at sfein@dpcma.org or 617-624-3277.