MA H2289

Bill

Relative to Parkinson's Disease public awareness and education

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition of William C. Galvin and others that the Department of Public Health be authorized to establish a Parkinson's disease public information and education program. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, in consultation with the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association, to establish a Parkinson's disease public information and education program. The program aims to promote public awareness of Parkinson's disease, including its causes, diagnostic procedures, lifestyle management, and available treatment services. The bill also requires the department to develop informational booklets and educational programs for healthcare providers, judicial staff, emergency responders, and social service providers to help them recognize and respond to the needs of individuals with Parkinson's disease. The bill further directs the department to create and disseminate a list of current providers of specialized Parkinson's disease services, without endorsing any specific programs or centers.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Bill Galvin (D)*, Joe McGonagle (D), Brian Murray (D), Angelo Puppolo (D), Dave Robertson (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5197 (on 09/06/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2289

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2289
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2289.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2490	Establishing an institute within the Department of Public Health	No further action taken	Similar To
H5197	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1001	Relative to civil commitment length of treatment for alcohol and substance use	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1280	Relative to best practices for sober homes	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1421	Establishing a Parkinson’s disease registry	Accompanied a study order, see S2772	Similar To
S1434	Relative to emergency medical services oversight	Accompanied a study order, see S3174	Similar To
S1460	Relative to color coded patient wristbands	Accompanied a study order, see S2692	Similar To
S1586	Relative to medical services	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S216	Relative to allergens in cosmetic products	Accompanied a study order, see S2666	Similar To
S2282	Relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification	Amendment #1 () adopted	Similar To
S2540	Relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification	No further action taken	Similar To

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MA H2289

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