MA S2472

Bill

MA S2472

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

Introduced
06/10/2021

In Committee
06/14/2021

Crossed Over
06/15/2021

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 (being the text of Senate, No. 2467, printed as amended)

AI Summary

This bill extends certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the state of emergency in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Extending deadlines and timeframes for various COVID-19 related policies and orders through March 1, 2022 or later dates, such as orders related to summary process actions for residential evictions, municipal and state elections, and allowances for outdoor table service for restaurants. - Requiring health insurance carriers to reimburse certain out-of-network providers for COVID-19 related treatment at specified rates and prohibiting balance billing of patients. - Allowing public bodies to conduct meetings remotely and provide adequate alternative means of public access. - Permitting certain nursing students and physician assistants to practice without full licensing requirements to address healthcare workforce needs during the pandemic. - Providing for the temporary licensing of out-of-state healthcare providers in Massachusetts. The bill also includes several sections that are set to expire at various points in 2022 and 2023 as the state transitions out of the COVID-19 emergency measures.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2472

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2472
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2472.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3745	Relative to the election of town meeting members in the town of Arlington	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 10 of the Acts of 2022	Similar To
H3874	Similar Bills	See S2472	Replaced by
H5067	To allow Saugus town meeting to adopt a process to allow non-binding resolutions	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 233 of the Acts of 2022	Similar To
S1334	Relative to remote town meetings	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S2467	Relative to extending certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the state of emergency	Reprinted as amended, see S2472	Similar To
S2475	Relative to extending certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the state of emergency.	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021	Similar To
S2982	Relative to extending certain state of emergency accommodations	Reprinted, as amended, see S2985	Similar To
S467	To protect the integrity of town meetings	Accompanied a study order, see H5284	Similar To

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