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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide liability protection for licensed registered nurses who volunteer their services during declared disasters or emergencies in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: (1) Registered nurses who volunteer during a declared disaster or emergency will be shielded from licensure board discipline, civil or criminal liability, or prosecution for any injury or harm to patients that does not amount to criminal negligence. (2) Volunteer nurses who sustain injury, disability, or death while serving will be considered employees of the Commonwealth and compensated accordingly under the Workers' Compensation Act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Sean Garballey (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2293 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2293.pdf |
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