Issue Position: Public Safety

Issue Position

Anti-Bullying Bill

Michael and his colleagues in the Legislature led the way in the passage of landmark legislation to combat bullying in our schools. The measure, signed into law in May, 2010, provides various tools that will help assure that children in the Commonwealth's schools are provided with a safe and secure learning environment.

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· Protecting health care workers

On July 2nd, Governor Patrick signed legislation filed by Michael which amends existing law to create enhanced penalties for the existing crimes of assault, and assault and battery on an EMT or ambulance personnel acting in the line of duty, to include all health care providers, such as doctors, nurses and social workers. According to 2004 guidelines for "Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care & Social Service Workers," published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, nurses and other personal care workers suffer violent assaults at a rate 12 times higher than other industries.

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