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MA S2467

Relative to extending certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the state of emergency


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Introduced
06/08/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to extending certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the state of emergency

AI Summary

This bill extends certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the state of emergency, including: - Extending the expiration date of various sections of previous COVID-19 related laws from 2021 to 2022 or later. - Requiring notice to the legislature before termination of COVID-19 public health emergencies. - Establishing reimbursement rules for hospitals and other providers treating COVID-19 patients. - Allowing cities and towns to approve expansions of outdoor dining and alcohol service until April 2022. - Allowing certain healthcare workers like nursing students to practice under supervision during the pandemic. - Permitting health clinics to use temporary space for COVID-19 testing. - Authorizing additional workers like phlebotomists and medical assistants to administer COVID-19 vaccines. - Waiving certain regulatory requirements related to healthcare facilities addressing COVID-19. The bill also includes several provisions with later effective dates, repealing some of the measures at a future point.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)

Last Action

Reprinted as amended, see S2472 (on 06/10/2021)

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