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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
For legislation to establish safeguards to prevent death and disability from stroke. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a comprehensive stroke system of care in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Public Health to designate hospitals as acute stroke ready, primary stroke centers, or comprehensive stroke centers based on certifications from nationally recognized organizations. The bill also mandates the Department and regional emergency medical services (EMS) councils to develop protocols for the assessment, treatment, and transport of stroke patients to the appropriate facilities. Additionally, the bill creates a stroke registry database to track stroke care data and establishes a stroke advisory taskforce to provide oversight and guidance on the stroke system of care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (21)
Jim Arciero (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Mark Cusack (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Thomas Golden (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Kay Khan (D),
John Lawn (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Harold Naughton (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4640 (on 04/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3491 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3491.pdf |
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