MA S1557

Bill

Relative to medical examinations in correctional facilities

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to medical examinations in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 16 of Chapter 127 of the General Laws to require the presence of a female nurse or female corrections officer during any physical or medical examination of a female inmate in a correctional facility. However, it provides an exception to allow for the immediate rendering of emergency medical treatment for a potentially life-threatening condition.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Cynthia Creem (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2763 (on 03/17/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1557

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1557
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1557.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S2763	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to corrections	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S655	Relative to anti-corrupt insurance medical examinations	Accompanied a study order, see S2700	Similar To

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