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MA H1921
Establishing a commission to consider the commonwealth’s involvement in interstate licensure compacts
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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 the advisability of the Commonwealth joining the Nurse Licensure Compact and the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to examine the advisability of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts joining the Nurse Licensure Compact and the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. The commission will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of these interstate licensure compacts, including their impact on access to healthcare services, the healthcare workforce, and the advancement of telemedicine. The commission will consist of 8 members, including state government officials and experts in health policy and insurance. The commission is required to submit a report with its findings and any proposed legislation within 180 days of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1921 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1921.pdf |
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