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MA S1534
To require the Department of Public Health to conduct a study of the health impacts of airplane flights on the resident communities that are represented on the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee
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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
For legislation to require the Department of Public Health to conduct a study of the health impacts of airplane flights on the resident communities that are represented on the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Public Health to conduct a study on the health and noise impacts of airplane flights on the resident communities represented on the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee. The study will examine the effects of noise and air pollution from flights to and from Logan International Airport, including on conditions like asthma, sleep disturbance, stress, and blood pressure, particularly for residents living under the most frequently used flight paths. The Department of Public Health must submit the study to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Committee on Public Health within 60 days of completing the study, which must be done within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2692 (on 02/14/2022)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1534 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1534.pdf |
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