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MA S1351

To require the Department of Public Health to conduct a study of the health impacts of airplane flights on the resident communities that are represented on the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require the Department of Public Health to conduct a study of the health impacts of airplane flights on the resident communities that are represented on the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Public Health to conduct a study of the health and noise impacts of airplane flights on the resident communities that are represented on the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee. The study must examine the health impacts, including asthma, sleep disturbance, stress, and elevated blood pressure, particularly on residents living within the vicinity underneath the most frequently used flight paths. The Department of Public Health must submit the study to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Committee on Public Health within 60 days of receiving the study.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2547 (on 02/20/2020)

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