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MA S1461

Relative to diabetes prevention


summary

Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
04/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to diabetes prevention. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a diabetes action plan within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The plan would identify goals and benchmarks to reduce the prevalence and impact of diabetes in the Commonwealth, and require the department to develop plans to reduce the incidence of diabetes, improve diabetes care, and control associated complications. The department would be required to submit a biennial report to various legislative committees on the financial and health effects of diabetes in the state, the progress made in achieving the plan's goals and benchmarks, and any additional actions or funding needs related to diabetes prevention, control, and treatment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/04/2022)

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