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MA H265
To increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities who rely on life-support equipment. The key provisions are: (1) requiring hospitals to include more detailed information about life-supporting technology and equipment in a patient's discharge plan, (2) mandating that a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse review the discharge plan and acknowledge understanding before a patient with intellectual or developmental disabilities is released, and (3) directing the Department of Public Health to develop guidelines and conduct public awareness campaigns to ensure families, hospitals, and medical facilities are aware of their rights and responsibilities under the act. The bill seeks to ensure proper support and protection for individuals with disabilities who rely on critical medical equipment upon being discharged from a hospital.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Dave Rogers (D)*,
Josh Cutler (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
James Murphy (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S140 (on 06/09/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H265 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H265.pdf |
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