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MA H2368
Relative to notification of front-line health care workers to exposure of Coronavirus
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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 notification of front-line health care workers to exposure of Coronavirus. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 111 of the General Laws to require healthcare employers to notify healthcare workers who have been exposed to a patient, colleague, or other individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. The bill defines "healthcare worker" broadly to include various medical professionals, as well as employees of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, public hospitals, and federally qualified health centers. The notification must be provided orally within 24 hours and in writing within 48 hours, and any violations would result in a fine of at least $1,000 per violation. The bill also specifies that the individual's right to privacy regarding their medical condition would not be violated by this notification requirement.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Joan Meschino (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
John Keenan (D),
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 H5198 (on 09/06/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2368 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2368.pdf |
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