Penalties for Failure of a Mandated Reporter to Report
Effective Jul 23, 2021Mass. Register #1448MGL c. 19C, § 3(b), 5(4), 10, 11 and 13 MGL c. 19C, § 5(4) MGL c. 19C, § 10 MGL c. 19C, § 11 MGL c. 19C, § 13Disabled Persons Protection Commission
(1) Upon completion of an investigation and determination by the Commission that:
- (a) a mandated reporter has failed to report either a reportable condition or a death when required; and
- (b) the person with a disability has not knowingly invoked a privilege in accordance with M.G.L. c. 19C, § 10.
- (2) The Commission may cause a fine of up to $1,000.00 to be imposed upon a mandated reporter who fails to comply with the requirements of M.G.L. c. 19C, § 10.