MA S1321

Bill

To protect patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses

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 protect patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to protect patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses by prohibiting healthcare facilities from transferring them off-premises for medication adjustments without the approval of the patient, guardian, or legally responsible person. The bill amends two sections of the Massachusetts General Laws to establish this protection. The first amendment is to Chapter 19D, which governs long-term care facilities, and the second is to Chapter 111, which covers general healthcare facilities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Patrick O'Connor (R),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1321

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1321
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1321.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2397	Providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or victims of Alzheimer's disease	Accompanied a study order, see H5031	Similar To
H598	Relative to early-onset Alzheimer's disease	Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence	Similar To
H934	To require financial institutions to pay late fees when it fails to conduct an electronic transfer	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H945	Relative to the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals	Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence	Similar To
H987	Concerning the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals	Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence	Similar To
S2547	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Health to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public health issues.	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S367	To improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in Senior Care Options program	Accompanied H614	Similar To

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