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Introduced
05/18/2020
05/18/2020
In Committee
05/26/2020
05/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prevent COVID-19 deaths in senior living facilities. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent COVID-19 deaths in senior living facilities. It requires assisted living residences to provide regular COVID-19 testing for all personnel, offer testing to residents, and report positive results. It also mandates that long-term care facilities provide regular testing for residents and personnel, maintain personal protective equipment inventories, comply with infection control policies, and allow access for inspections. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to provide adequate protective equipment and guidance to its surveyors inspecting these facilities. The provisions will remain in effect until the Governor rescinds the state of emergency declaration.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (21)
Pete Capano (D),
William Crocker (R),
Marcos Devers (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
José Tosado (D),
Dean Tran (R),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2900 (on 08/17/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2731 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2731.pdf |
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