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Introduced
12/02/2021
12/02/2021
In Committee
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the pediatric palliative care program, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2590).
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 24K of Chapter 111 of the General Laws in Massachusetts, which pertains to the pediatric palliative care program. The key provisions include: (1) removing the "subject to appropriation" language, making the program's funding mandatory; (2) increasing the age limit for eligible children from 19 to 22; and (3) replacing language that previously stated the program did not create enforceable legal rights or entitlements, with a provision that all eligible children shall have access to the services and that the department shall report caseload information and spending projections quarterly to the legislature.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/04/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2590 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2590.pdf |
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