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MA S1294

Relative to strengthening the local and regional public health system


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
09/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to strengthening the local and regional public health system. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to strengthen the local and regional public health system in Massachusetts. It establishes the State Action for Public Health Excellence (SAPHE) program, which provides free public health training courses, a competitive grant program to encourage regional collaboration and efficiency in public health service delivery, and requires the Special Commission on Local and Regional Public Health to assess and make recommendations on establishing foundational public health service standards for municipalities. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to report annually on the program's impact, including measures like increased workforce standards and regional collaboration among local boards of health.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 09/26/2019)

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