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Introduced
04/16/2020
04/16/2020
In Committee
04/21/2020
04/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to patient safety in nursing homes. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance patient safety in nursing homes. It amends existing laws to allow the Department of Public Health to require nursing home employees to be tested for certain diseases or have their temperature taken as a condition of reporting to work. Additionally, during a public health emergency or a state of emergency declared by the governor, the Department may intervene in the operation of a nursing home facility, including taking control of the facility or appointing a temporary receiver, in order to prevent death or injury to patients and employees.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Jim Arciero (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Bill Straus (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2773 (on 06/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2657 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2657.pdf |
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