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MA S1238

MA S1238
Regarding the pediatric palliative care program


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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