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MA H2301

Relative to healthcare worker and first responder safety


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to written consent for HLTV 111 tests. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to allow healthcare providers, first responders, police officers, fire officials, prison guards, and other public officers to undergo HLTV 111 tests (a type of blood test) and have the results made known to them, even if the patient or person they came into contact with is unable or refuses to give written consent. This provision is intended to protect the safety of healthcare workers and first responders who may be exposed to infected bodily fluids in the line of duty.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5461 (on 01/03/2023)

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