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MA S1426

Relative to COVID-19 vaccine administration by retired nurses


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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

For legislation relative to COVID-19 vaccine administration by retired nurses. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill allows retired nurses, as well as other healthcare professionals with inactive licenses, to administer COVID-19 vaccines in Massachusetts, provided they have not been subject to disciplinary action by their licensing board. The bill also allows nursing students to administer vaccines under supervision after receiving appropriate training. The Board of Registration in Medicine will identify and notify eligible nurses and reinstate their licenses as needed. Healthcare professionals who volunteer to assist with the state's vaccine distribution efforts will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine prior to starting and will receive continuing education credits as compensation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2692 (on 02/14/2022)

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