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MA S1289

Relative to diabetes prevention


summary

Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
10/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to diabetes prevention. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a diabetes action plan within the Department of Public Health in Massachusetts. The plan will identify goals and benchmarks to reduce the prevalence and impact of diabetes in the state, and develop plans to reduce the incidence of diabetes, improve diabetes care, and control related complications. The Department will submit a biennial report to the state legislature on the financial impact of diabetes, the number of people affected, the effectiveness of prevention and control programs, the coordination between state agencies, progress toward plan goals, and any additional actions or funding needed for diabetes prevention, control, and treatment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 10/03/2019)

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