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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 a program that promotes infant sleep safety. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a program within the Department of Children and Families to promote infant sleep safety. The key provisions include: 1) Requiring the department to provide an online training course for expecting and new parents on infant safety and safe sleep techniques, and to provide safe sleep boxes and other infant care necessities to those who complete the course; 2) Requiring the department to make infant mortality prevention information and a link to the safe sleep box program available on its website and the websites of other state agencies; and 3) Authorizing the department to enter into partnership agreements with public or private entities to administer the program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2532 (on 02/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S39 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S39.pdf |
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