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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the governance of the Health Policy Commission. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 2(b) of Chapter 6D of the General Laws in Massachusetts, which relates to the governance of the Health Policy Commission. The key provisions of the bill are: 1) Increasing the number of members on the Health Policy Commission from 11 to 13; 2) Changing the number of members appointed by the governor from 3 to 4, with one of the new members being a registered nurse in Massachusetts, initially appointed for a 5-year term; and 3) Adding a new member appointed by the Attorney General who has an advanced degree in public health with expertise in eliminating health care disparities, initially appointed for a 1-year term.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S701 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S701.pdf |
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