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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 patient access to emergency care. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Laura's Law", requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations to ensure safe patient access to hospital emergency rooms or departments. The regulations must include criteria related to indoor and outdoor signage, lighting, way-finding, security, and monitoring of all emergency department access points. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Public Health to convene a working group to report on and make recommendations for improving emergency department oversight, regulation, and enforcement, including the adequacy of fees and penalties for violations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (23)
Christine Barber (D),
David Biele (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Paul Donato (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4781 (on 06/15/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1850 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1850.pdf |
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