The bill pertains to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) in Massachusetts, which is responsible for investigating and addressing abuse against individuals with disabilities aged 18 to 59. Established in 1987, the DPPC's mission includes independent investigations and oversight to protect these individuals from abusive caregivers. In 2020, a law was enacted requiring the DPPC to maintain a registry of care providers with substantiated findings of registrable abuse, which became effective on July 31, 2021. The bill outlines the DPPC's annual audit requirements for the Abuser Registry, including the submission of a summary report detailing various statistics related to substantiated abuse cases, the number of care providers listed, and compliance with notification requirements.

The bill includes several insertions to clarify the audit process and the definitions of key terms such as "Fiscal Year," "Substantiated Cases Against Care Providers," and "Registrable Abuse." It specifies the number of substantiated cases and care providers listed on the registry for the fiscal year 2025, as well as the number of appeals and requests for information from employers. Additionally, the bill notes that the DPPC underwent a performance audit with no findings, confirming the accuracy and compliance of the registry. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the transparency and effectiveness of the DPPC's efforts to protect individuals with disabilities from abuse.