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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to written consent for HLTV 111 tests. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 70F of Chapter 111 of the General Laws to allow healthcare providers, first responders, police officers, fire officials, prison guards, and other public officers to perform HLTV 111 tests on patients or persons who may be infected, and to receive the results of those tests, even if the patient or person is unable or refuses to provide written consent. This change is intended to protect the safety of healthcare workers and first responders who may come into contact with the blood or bodily fluids of patients or persons who may be infected.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Ruth Balser (D),
David Biele (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Mike Day (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Rich Haggerty (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Kate Hogan (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Louis Kafka (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1895 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1895.pdf |
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