Code of Massachusetts Regulations
118 CMR - DISABLED PERSONS PROTECTION COMMISSION
Title 118 CMR 3.00 - Reporters
Section 3.06 - Reporter Immunity

Universal Citation: 118 MA Code of Regs 118.3

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) A mandated reporter shall not be liable in any civil or criminal action by reason of having made a report under M.G.L. c. 19C; provided, however, that if said report is a false report, the protections provided by M.G.L. c. 19C, §§ 10 and 11 shall not be available to the mandated reporter.

(2) A non-mandated reporter shall not be liable in any civil or criminal action by reason of having made a report under M.G.L. c. 19C; provided, however, that if said report is a false report, the protections provided by M.G.L. c. 19C, §§ 10 and 11 shall not be available to the non-mandated reporter.

(3) In no event shall a person who abuses a person with a disability be exempt from civil or criminal liability for such abuse by reason of his or her reporting such abuse.

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