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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to emergency medical services oversight. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the oversight and coordination of the emergency medical services (EMS) system in Massachusetts. Key provisions include:
1. Requiring the regional EMS councils to develop streamlined communication guidelines with the Department of Public Health.
2. Renaming the "board" to the "executive council" within the EMS system.
3. Establishing an Emergency Medical Services System Executive Council within the Department of Public Health, comprising representatives from various stakeholder groups, to coordinate and advise on the development of the EMS system.
4. Requiring regional EMS councils to submit annual plans to the Department and the Executive Council, which can then be used to amend the councils' contracts.
5. Mandating the Department to make information about the complaint resolution process for EMS personnel available on its website.
6. Directing the Department, in consultation with the Executive Council and regional councils, to study and recommend potential funding sources to support the EMS system.
7. Creating an Emergency Medical Services Peer Licensure Advisory Committee to advise the Department on the complaint resolution process and disciplinary actions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Denise Garlick (D)*,
Jim Hawkins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5461 (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2300 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2300.pdf |
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