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MA H3780
MA H3780Establishing a statewide COVID-19 rapid testing program to safely re-open our economy
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Introduced
05/20/2021
05/20/2021
In Committee
05/20/2021
05/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a statewide COVID-19 rapid testing program within the Department of Public Health. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a statewide COVID-19 rapid testing program within the Department of Public Health. It creates a Rapid Antigen Testing Advisory Board to research and make recommendations on implementing a statewide rapid antigen testing program, including guidelines for public and private establishments to conduct entrance screening using rapid antigen tests. The bill requires the Department to make rapid antigen testing kits available for free at various locations and prohibits workplace retaliation or discrimination against individuals who test positive. It also prioritizes the sale and distribution of rapid antigen test kits to manufacturers located in the state and establishes a Rapid Antigen Testing Trust Fund to fund the program.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Tami Gouveia (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4968 (on 07/20/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3780 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3780.pdf |
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