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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the pediatric palliative care program. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to make changes to the pediatric palliative care program in Massachusetts. It removes the language "subject to appropriation" from the law, indicating that the program will be funded regardless of appropriations. Additionally, the bill requires that all eligible children have access to the program's services and mandates quarterly reporting on caseload information and spending projections to the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees. These provisions aim to ensure the program's sustainability and accessibility for families with children in need of palliative care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1238 | 03/01/2019 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1238.pdf | 03/01/2019 |
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