The bill pertains to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) in Massachusetts, which is responsible for investigating and addressing abuse against individuals with disabilities. The DPPC has established an Abuser Registry to track care providers who have been substantiated for registrable abuse, which includes serious physical or emotional harm to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The bill outlines the DPPC's annual audit requirements for the registry, including the need to report on various statistics such as the number of substantiated abuse cases, the number of care providers listed, and the outcomes of appeals related to these findings.

In the latest audit for Fiscal Year 2025, the DPPC reported 122 substantiated cases against care providers, with 77 meeting the criteria for registrability. The audit also highlighted the number of care providers on the registry, which totaled 152. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate and current records in the registry, as well as the obligation of employers to check the registry before hiring care providers. Additionally, the DPPC underwent a performance audit by the Office of the State Auditor, which found no issues, confirming the integrity of the registry's management.