summary
Introduced
06/22/2020
06/22/2020
In Committee
06/22/2020
06/22/2020
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, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2773).
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 72 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws to allow the Department of Public Health to require employees of nursing homes, infirmaries, rest homes, and other long-term care facilities to be tested for certain diseases or have their temperature taken as a condition of reporting for work. The bill also removes the provision that the Department can specify intervals for health screenings, allowing them to be conducted at any time.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
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),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (Joint)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/22/2020)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2773 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2773.pdf |
Loading...