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MA S1469
To enhance hospital care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
06/09/2022
06/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance hospital care for individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. It requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to create and maintain an integrated state plan within one year to develop training and education, as well as standards of care, for healthcare providers related to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders and those with intersecting marginalized identities. The bill also establishes an advisory committee to develop recommendations for statewide standards for healthcare professionals regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with these conditions, including recommendations for training of healthcare providers such as physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, physician assistants, registered nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Jason Lewis (D)*,
Jim Arciero (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Tom Stanley (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2995 (on 07/11/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1469 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1469.pdf |
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