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Introduced
12/02/2021
12/02/2021
In Committee
12/02/2021
12/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Protecting the health and safety of people in restaurants
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 94 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to require each food establishment (with the exception of take-out only restaurants and food trucks) to have an employee trained in approved manual procedures to remove food lodged in a person's throat. The bill also requires food establishments to have adequate insurance coverage for these trained employees, and to display a poster instructing customers on how to assist a choking person. The bill provides liability protection for anyone who, in good faith, volunteers to remove food lodged in a person's throat in an emergency.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4273 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4273.pdf |
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